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 4050910 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052835 epoch_slot_no: 13635 block_no: 4050733 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-19 01:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f20f2f9f2580c612b2db4e9ca25cd228e684b87c05043a4ce5eac47875cb3e9Block Operator
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