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 4055200 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057125 epoch_slot_no: 17925 block_no: 4055023 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-04-20 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f88ae0303529a131797582715cba066874d3c40c4707ae24d19eb23814f1126Block Operator
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