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 4055941 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057866 epoch_slot_no: 18666 block_no: 4055764 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-20 05:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29617d3ecbdca1c5136d9dac9aa7b1c2ec6e1adfa75cb166153c358a61c6aa62Block Operator
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