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 4057014 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4058939 epoch_slot_no: 19739 block_no: 4056837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-04-20 11:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1df42b9d309401d08bc11cf9f1f6ee3902a1e163a94108cafa0228267ee985a9Block Operator
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