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 4055189 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057114 epoch_slot_no: 17914 block_no: 4055012 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-20 01:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03e5e83ac6c190577fa892fdfdf869494e69ec9bcb26a1097cc634ba7d0b6cf8Block Operator
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