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 4055093 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4057018 epoch_slot_no: 17818 block_no: 4054916 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4516 time: 2020-04-20 00:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69278e51a03b51a67282cfc2b3f8a5ce313780697fd0cb2a1f481a3cf549f382Block Operator
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