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 4055852 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057777 epoch_slot_no: 18577 block_no: 4055675 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-20 04:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc207083f7c2b34d3ba7a11b378d61ab2557bcc1875e7c4d1c4ac87d12cf46b81Block Operator
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