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 4051833 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4053758 epoch_slot_no: 14558 block_no: 4051656 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-04-19 06:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb327d7d838dc0df1dfbb89b97f09c92f872e1138d559c6bf5258bf2a4f9d4a27Block Operator
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