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 4056729 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4058654 epoch_slot_no: 19454 block_no: 4056552 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1173 time: 2020-04-20 09:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4bb744b026be9042baa9a7c99b65c637b3700cf6da75fc9176d8c95abd41aecBlock Operator
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