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 4057362 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4059287 epoch_slot_no: 20087 block_no: 4057185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1614 time: 2020-04-20 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f05e0d9bef3936055af86792b85e92c32edb368c879fdf3bea2d3696c12c38bBlock Operator
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