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 4054785 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4056710 epoch_slot_no: 17510 block_no: 4054608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2155 time: 2020-04-19 23:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c3fc0fbd36c9dcbc5ef7fe088aebf04d7ffe6a08bdd16f45494dc455496aaf5Block Operator
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