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 4050883 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4052808 epoch_slot_no: 13608 block_no: 4050706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1757 time: 2020-04-19 01:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0916a4b3dbb913e8500edfb260c2f36640fe5974854b430c03fb0f01dd18e0bBlock Operator
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