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 4051012 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052937 epoch_slot_no: 13737 block_no: 4050835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1341 time: 2020-04-19 02:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e9c87054ef67567e8008b2af9dab1d4dde978524548b7e307ae87a4163bc1beBlock Operator
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