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 4053674 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4055599 epoch_slot_no: 16399 block_no: 4053497 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2073 time: 2020-04-19 16:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedaa566c8dbfe323200afb841e32f53088828d4d89e0f49f2e243e32071e724bBlock Operator
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