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 4051033 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052958 epoch_slot_no: 13758 block_no: 4050856 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6158 time: 2020-04-19 02:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89d1001e9633bc3ea51c79eb3a5151ce070ec407fee049153f8b603ea3578ac5Block Operator
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