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 4052356 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054281 epoch_slot_no: 15081 block_no: 4052179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1336 time: 2020-04-19 09:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17e89ef70a194102d71302ef65b9c078c560bcca66dfe6afd5a70b833a0f676bBlock Operator
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