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 4053407 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4055332 epoch_slot_no: 16132 block_no: 4053230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1320 time: 2020-04-19 15:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17be04c79bdfe3f64036801a1db3bcebc67204299720c8bf90f915ab53972e58Block Operator
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