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 4051405 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4053330 epoch_slot_no: 14130 block_no: 4051228 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1532 time: 2020-04-19 04:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a581448c3f835f1ae45d74f8f4ae30c29ddd22009e009fe49db152f90a5af99Block Operator
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