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 4051651 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4053576 epoch_slot_no: 14376 block_no: 4051474 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2834 time: 2020-04-19 05:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed80d2fde5c1b395bb063e9c7f252884496516f0098bd8308a540c3f418ad94Block Operator
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