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 4050874 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052799 epoch_slot_no: 13599 block_no: 4050697 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2125 time: 2020-04-19 01:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x553f9ab843a40d34a55459847597a6c6a0c6dbf15ee9051802a35ae9c3ca02e3Block Operator
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