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 4055332 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057257 epoch_slot_no: 18057 block_no: 4055155 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-20 02:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4539410fa66bf4da779fefe62266067a50a4670eeaed0add9f0de4e0c229a7Block Operator
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