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 4057483 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4059408 epoch_slot_no: 20208 block_no: 4057306 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-04-20 14:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e87970cad76d3bff44982af6f38256159d82d07c0750309924bdb5e3246ccbcBlock Operator
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