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 4050813 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052738 epoch_slot_no: 13538 block_no: 4050636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5877 time: 2020-04-19 00:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa37060bb5658ae43d18b63e409ab79a2c284655d07a4a5a055d2447a01040c41Block Operator
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