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 4055342 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4057267 epoch_slot_no: 18067 block_no: 4055165 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3868 time: 2020-04-20 02:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x383db0cd7ba986f7893e8ae15aae8334676c69c0d3a8ba4caa222f710699ea28Block Operator
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