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 4052476 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054401 epoch_slot_no: 15201 block_no: 4052299 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5484 time: 2020-04-19 10:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bfbe69d11fcecb37f692dc20c337068de1cccb8b8d96bd76f8db8dcb3263fa9Block Operator
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