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 4055253 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057178 epoch_slot_no: 17978 block_no: 4055076 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-20 01:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71fddd8ff53a033025d16645daeff0d30668a3e80180738cd799162ee6d3a24bBlock Operator
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