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 4052829 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4054754 epoch_slot_no: 15554 block_no: 4052652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6478 time: 2020-04-19 12:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x436959f24281f25ce657bb28dd92ab011718b7bdf473de7a3f38405661c2ecf1Block Operator
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