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 4055894 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4057819 epoch_slot_no: 18619 block_no: 4055717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2355 time: 2020-04-20 05:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fc7474c31c6533ccfa33693570a122beec9ae3f688628fb27950fafd0b21288Block Operator
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