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 4053111 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4055036 epoch_slot_no: 15836 block_no: 4052934 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2337 time: 2020-04-19 13:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d7742b49aa5e17021df2f94c0dbc211db39203d18dab6b6e779f03d95d1058fBlock Operator
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