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 4052110 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4054035 epoch_slot_no: 14835 block_no: 4051933 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2020-04-19 08:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb859ec80dbd9adb5669130b6ad123a4e36190961fcfd39fb814eb2d015ac84e1Block Operator
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