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 4054202 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4056127 epoch_slot_no: 16927 block_no: 4054025 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2020-04-19 19:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd36b39763cebe2b074c052f2039da3b96985b4f065e625b93637907027aa2fBlock Operator
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