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 4055150 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057075 epoch_slot_no: 17875 block_no: 4054973 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2081 time: 2020-04-20 01:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a2f0362679aa1097e0967e6777f8f4bdbb56f20f48e00f6c523e3b7a132bed4Block Operator
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