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 4055001 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4056926 epoch_slot_no: 17726 block_no: 4054824 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2020-04-20 00:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3713e585efc557feb09d508d1f17466a9af77638a83b0e99f475f9b0f6099061Block Operator
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