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 4050974 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052899 epoch_slot_no: 13699 block_no: 4050797 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6130 time: 2020-04-19 01:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa52622a6c69e6327388434e510b542589ccd3bf98b7660941746ef6829db5b97Block Operator
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