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 4055527 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057452 epoch_slot_no: 18252 block_no: 4055350 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-04-20 03:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cdb060f343353462bab4fbe6a7426ec9ad9def259b17e62cb8d20029875a99bBlock Operator
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