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 4056155 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4058080 epoch_slot_no: 18880 block_no: 4055978 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1644 time: 2020-04-20 06:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376947efb28896dfc1bcaaae7ab2b4cc6d0a130f035b35741d3ea71d3f5f3c33Block Operator
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