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 4052953 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054878 epoch_slot_no: 15678 block_no: 4052776 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8603 time: 2020-04-19 12:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373029add237f4f2b45da1b5eec9d6aaed2ddc317ac883561b9801180efcf299Block Operator
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