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 4054776 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4056701 epoch_slot_no: 17501 block_no: 4054599 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2385 time: 2020-04-19 22:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c67d8152fce8d34a8b228c01b12f5f6b03c35696f42bbfb4c72116b5f271a6Block Operator
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