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 4055859 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057784 epoch_slot_no: 18584 block_no: 4055682 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7611 time: 2020-04-20 04:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd2d6bdc729253b7bf5f50fc841d8a5d9d6e7107518903b66986d5959f6ed052Block Operator
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