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 4051462 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4053387 epoch_slot_no: 14187 block_no: 4051285 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2020-04-19 04:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f65d02c6966c9e29a3d05f6508c35165b8b5cf7a651fba0ff187faa3f80139Block Operator
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