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 4055472 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4057397 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 4055295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12041 time: 2020-04-20 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40dfdcf749f352260e8a1523d6cb841aa9aa9eb723e3122b3fb1eba722c1d78bBlock Operator
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