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 4051211 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4053136 epoch_slot_no: 13936 block_no: 4051034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-04-19 03:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7413576ee58e3bbeacf286eef1278169f554b054a07908a8c482c8eae3a45ff8Block Operator
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