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 4055287 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4057212 epoch_slot_no: 18012 block_no: 4055110 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5082 time: 2020-04-20 01:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ebfd409effaddf6099512815604b9513cb429ca53c49232e63df299d93e2526Block Operator
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