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 4052408 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054333 epoch_slot_no: 15133 block_no: 4052231 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5873 time: 2020-04-19 09:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc463fcf23cec76004720bc44df01b63ac152b1cc4ef739c40b637aabb7587afaBlock Operator
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