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 4055787 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057712 epoch_slot_no: 18512 block_no: 4055610 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7621 time: 2020-04-20 04:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c9f219a5579c57b3754e65bc4dfb4b63fb125fa384baf3416cc8631166853cBlock Operator
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