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 4051831 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4053756 epoch_slot_no: 14556 block_no: 4051654 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2020-04-19 06:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb8b4bf77bfb3e6032a4be062a201faf40c70c31746d43f1fdcae32b79e416dBlock Operator
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