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 4055953 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057878 epoch_slot_no: 18678 block_no: 4055776 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1291 time: 2020-04-20 05:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26bcbab62f1e5be8c40ded9afd8ac1448c3ee995dacad8696447de1591252f82Block Operator
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