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 4053492 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4055417 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 4053315 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4212 time: 2020-04-19 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d467abffb2fa96bb3d8e0eaa3d61fbdb51e3a36bd3c2d5b8c793dd9e7d2706Block Operator
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