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 4057338 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4059263 epoch_slot_no: 20063 block_no: 4057161 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2014 time: 2020-04-20 13:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91adf75586068c679b223813dffe02d805b09b91dcc4c58cc64caf2c25ad69f6Block Operator
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