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 4055869 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057794 epoch_slot_no: 18594 block_no: 4055692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2352 time: 2020-04-20 05:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1638d6f1fa0e8ee9887cb58f139581aca87c62d3616682373a99dfa06fcfc073Block Operator
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