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 4056815 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4058740 epoch_slot_no: 19540 block_no: 4056638 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-20 10:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bd24dd23d8079d98da43e795b1a9758376394680cf509167390b898be396e0bBlock Operator
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