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 4052378 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054303 epoch_slot_no: 15103 block_no: 4052201 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1691 time: 2020-04-19 09:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86b0c06a71c6f97f2192ab77cfaa2f7a5dfd9836ced37eab408a1380d7e64326Block Operator
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