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 4053475 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4055400 epoch_slot_no: 16200 block_no: 4053298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1770 time: 2020-04-19 15:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed8f0d4dc38372475fc41625c1da6bf45b9577a404b79eec76d1f2f906354867Block Operator
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