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 4052506 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054431 epoch_slot_no: 15231 block_no: 4052329 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5518 time: 2020-04-19 10:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe90169172dfc61971fc479c97cc758e4a7736f874d5ea6ebacf1876b7bf33e4aBlock Operator
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