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 4055611 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4057536 epoch_slot_no: 18336 block_no: 4055434 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-04-20 03:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88ca5ca7d5d3fc2428e8c6d228da4a2cd6e814ee693a0010f16e4eb27e1b6704Block Operator
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