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 4057239 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4059164 epoch_slot_no: 19964 block_no: 4057062 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1072 time: 2020-04-20 12:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c5ee71d61a926c3cc5bd87321119226a7ce9ee83e4145e73c387e543a74089dBlock Operator
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