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 4055305 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4057230 epoch_slot_no: 18030 block_no: 4055128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4815 time: 2020-04-20 01:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfca7a3223fce6fd5d73a42780b45edeba6687f436ad4750e1a761e889000fb22Block Operator
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