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 4054480 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4056405 epoch_slot_no: 17205 block_no: 4054303 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2020-04-19 21:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d15ff7468a077461896037c3b285fb74ed86f8676ba6c139d6337ec34658b7Block Operator
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