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 4055660 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057585 epoch_slot_no: 18385 block_no: 4055483 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-20 03:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6e75f911e3bb95926d1f3ff13feb9d0a03c8cc7d10bea2e5510cc6cccae07a6Block Operator
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