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 4050951 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052876 epoch_slot_no: 13676 block_no: 4050774 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6197 time: 2020-04-19 01:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe10c5264c039bc8372240f2da4cfa6a237bc8255fa1487c52e8c7800f84e4ef6Block Operator
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