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 4052887 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4054812 epoch_slot_no: 15612 block_no: 4052710 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7251 time: 2020-04-19 12:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fa93fa0f89a71eac395913a0172dc7d6f5492d922df44e32d17615908a38030Block Operator
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