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 4052871 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054796 epoch_slot_no: 15596 block_no: 4052694 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-19 12:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d537715ef050e6f62e13d82186e024f3c499380f59068077ca1db99d8193432Block Operator
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