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 4055481 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4057406 epoch_slot_no: 18206 block_no: 4055304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2753 time: 2020-04-20 02:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d928b4e4a87848415f9a8681fcfee687e9fff4818d47a38d8e8386421490305Block Operator
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