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 4056789 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4058714 epoch_slot_no: 19514 block_no: 4056612 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3052 time: 2020-04-20 10:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa906d1749d28cf4b2c455870e184f38955f8c41fc9028eef5a0fda6c8be5e2e7Block Operator
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