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 4055347 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057272 epoch_slot_no: 18072 block_no: 4055170 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7549 time: 2020-04-20 02:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95ee7d53aa556ce3cc06ed10adc8ff41ea32958c20a752f11a675d56a49ca4ddBlock Operator
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