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 4056045 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4057970 epoch_slot_no: 18770 block_no: 4055868 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1989 time: 2020-04-20 06:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa29710a1d9ead8f22a97b340c01d311c837d5558eac1ebdbb6a009eb73b33377Block Operator
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