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 4050712 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4052637 epoch_slot_no: 13437 block_no: 4050535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1384 time: 2020-04-19 00:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6892a8086a3650673371ae8f0d8d9968d405e7385042874099db6b93943ad45Block Operator
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