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 4053530 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4055455 epoch_slot_no: 16255 block_no: 4053353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2030 time: 2020-04-19 16:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x907f1cfb33d4d2d5368672a252fd4ad46f840743a2b4fe93f734fabff48406a1Block Operator
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