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 4052456 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4054381 epoch_slot_no: 15181 block_no: 4052279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2063 time: 2020-04-19 10:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d9a94c25019741b3d84d5d1e932cc0f30bcc6359addd375cd5320f39060b7fcBlock Operator
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