A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4050699 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4052624 epoch_slot_no: 13424 block_no: 4050522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-19 00:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a003c96beae54f8aca578f7833d2a0a066c7b02f2862ead48cca6180faf9a2Block Operator
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