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 4053560 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4055485 epoch_slot_no: 16285 block_no: 4053383 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2481 time: 2020-04-19 16:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x322a10b0fe326ee964c6b101b7bd012b9dee8755375821c4662d82b6c010ee34Block Operator
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