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 4057159 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4059084 epoch_slot_no: 19884 block_no: 4056982 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-20 12:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e157f42be2a001824f79bd09672a1a3da9c70a5cb8275818e2b49cfb1ea94b7Block Operator
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