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 4052299 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054224 epoch_slot_no: 15024 block_no: 4052122 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5808 time: 2020-04-19 09:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27ed3f5aab3aacce712de54d49cd364e27ff39edd5c045b2c98ec00dce39f129Block Operator
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