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 4055266 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4057191 epoch_slot_no: 17991 block_no: 4055089 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1994 time: 2020-04-20 01:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf09d2c50f879baeb0679ac345ce185f09cf07c0c6d2ae56f19cd24e8c5f9903eBlock Operator
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