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 4053340 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4055265 epoch_slot_no: 16065 block_no: 4053163 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-19 14:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e2bf8ecff3700d5859a268979584fcbf5f9f8857bcead56d969b909caea8cf2Block Operator
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