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 4053548 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4055473 epoch_slot_no: 16273 block_no: 4053371 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1282 time: 2020-04-19 16:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x212b59ccd19a2f1b8e9bcb601d97a8d47c8b9382a70ddce0ec55a166cf1fd1abBlock Operator
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