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 4053913 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4055838 epoch_slot_no: 16638 block_no: 4053736 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1459 time: 2020-04-19 18:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1717227a4b755fc34d290e8540a273f43631f9e2caf550840c04f83429e931d3Block Operator
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