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 4056313 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4058238 epoch_slot_no: 19038 block_no: 4056136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1635 time: 2020-04-20 07:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d17909bc6b1d66c4268a24f0eceb3dff03a4c16fad3fd7be849076a4c66efe0Block Operator
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