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 4057171 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059096 epoch_slot_no: 19896 block_no: 4056994 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1792 time: 2020-04-20 12:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x536aa2d05f53b27606dc075d10f6d33ddd8d212fae6bb72dd5ff081e99f029beBlock Operator
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