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 4053272 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4055197 epoch_slot_no: 15997 block_no: 4053095 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2020-04-19 14:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x749a63b43c15b22dc429a1b9ad4eba28b27d143655a762d3da4f021d2da1dc60Block Operator
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