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 4026053 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4027974 epoch_slot_no: 10374 block_no: 4025876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-04-13 07:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13464130b95fdac86b920a1d5d209d4e5b6e69231ed456c9b22c87772e1a8f0eBlock Operator
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