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 4051745 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4053670 epoch_slot_no: 14470 block_no: 4051568 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3136 time: 2020-04-19 06:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf443dc1a4f3e979c6f13b71bbd7d53f572c375e4373fe909a4a0da55bfcf4381Block Operator
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