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 4052792 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054717 epoch_slot_no: 15517 block_no: 4052615 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2020-04-19 11:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe55b1f28ff36d5756fe0a4d38376e9f703f62650117eb1ecbba1115178462be5Block Operator
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