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 4057452 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4059377 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 4057275 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6587 time: 2020-04-20 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc40ad2af9e6daf81f408369a1ec0ef172f224bd2c4dd1f46473d61cb6d6f36b6Block Operator
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