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 4056089 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4058014 epoch_slot_no: 18814 block_no: 4055912 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-20 06:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33610e96952e546717cb064799d430a590029a686c0427789a404253eac23b40Block Operator
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