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 4053959 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4055884 epoch_slot_no: 16684 block_no: 4053782 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1492 time: 2020-04-19 18:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe7d9d2332a44924ba206952f742c8b5107ef9ad4e8dcc86f83cd0b42e619d95Block Operator
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