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 4051936 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4053861 epoch_slot_no: 14661 block_no: 4051759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1597 time: 2020-04-19 07:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7cdb7673371b1751dbe89d1ee605e9bbb1f43551ba02e12f307c49ef7355cdBlock Operator
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