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 4053885 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4055810 epoch_slot_no: 16610 block_no: 4053708 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1233 time: 2020-04-19 18:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e61b41f79bac55fdd6fbc4b6d1606077666acabb1f87dc787d820b69205c4aBlock Operator
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