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 4057215 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059140 epoch_slot_no: 19940 block_no: 4057038 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-04-20 12:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x452617e019664fcebbe9ce526c1705e013cffade48e12dce9a858638348215bcBlock Operator
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