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 4055336 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057261 epoch_slot_no: 18061 block_no: 4055159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7615 time: 2020-04-20 02:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6970080f62ddfc3350e79922d55c4f12d31640da405b39cea30967d6deae2bc7Block Operator
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