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 4053197 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4055122 epoch_slot_no: 15922 block_no: 4053020 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-19 14:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68e3af0d2bac9dd5779c1fec7c481a33c0dfaf82c9d25488f0eedc5f43d9278Block Operator
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