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 4052601 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4054526 epoch_slot_no: 15326 block_no: 4052424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3005 time: 2020-04-19 10:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xede00bb8a8772e64f8ac42005d017b055fdc641ea85f685bb68cb428d0e1777fBlock Operator
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