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 4052375 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054300 epoch_slot_no: 15100 block_no: 4052198 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-19 09:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9408f82e2dfbeb92c9b2460569d5aa0c10efda25174336e9a6fded8dd3e13c0fBlock Operator
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