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 4053466 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4055391 epoch_slot_no: 16191 block_no: 4053289 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1127 time: 2020-04-19 15:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe59d9f942ef43423965dc624f2a389285ecde94d2dae71b1374418f899960c28Block Operator
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