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 4053144 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4055069 epoch_slot_no: 15869 block_no: 4052967 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4369 time: 2020-04-19 13:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe061fc0a2ce3d406186cc383a6e226c083ae9b2b6ee3181d84bd8e39764885d9Block Operator
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