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 4052523 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4054448 epoch_slot_no: 15248 block_no: 4052346 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3294 time: 2020-04-19 10:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69bde454687aa9f99120410922df34c8bb4c36b9444c6113df5fb6f382c81ee4Block Operator
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