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 4055369 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057294 epoch_slot_no: 18094 block_no: 4055192 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-04-20 02:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x455a8cfeffefccf8503f0dfc7fe023400d6572499d46c8cecf92ae77b641af34Block Operator
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