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 4055682 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4057607 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 4055505 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2833 time: 2020-04-20 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x453902d38608963c2d63d33036c4a86df77574968de6a8d8134613c1d06f81f8Block Operator
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