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 4054237 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4056162 epoch_slot_no: 16962 block_no: 4054060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2162 time: 2020-04-19 19:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf57851e6ba464a74c3c665fbd13b5c4f1951427ef79038b28cb589191d4f5672Block Operator
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