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 4057407 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4059332 epoch_slot_no: 20132 block_no: 4057230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-04-20 13:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30821f3c25d5e89188447dbd44ba308e4d0b8a8d04935bf584ce20f38b33b290Block Operator
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