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 4056549 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4058474 epoch_slot_no: 19274 block_no: 4056372 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1885 time: 2020-04-20 08:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebe34c568b3612b530044f6a4d21a4da8384bf031942b4b56e2f0d993c0afebeBlock Operator
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