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 4056912 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4058837 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 4056735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11491 time: 2020-04-20 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81e5765c6b30bf17b06bca2f36c462177dfd5c7aeeb6f9580eaf4d843f610fb2Block Operator
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