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 4055463 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057388 epoch_slot_no: 18188 block_no: 4055286 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2203 time: 2020-04-20 02:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa49f96b28c605300e467e5d3b57696254b9b130e0fc45b7128cba67f1952ebdBlock Operator
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