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 4057538 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4059463 epoch_slot_no: 20263 block_no: 4057361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2662 time: 2020-04-20 14:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70c5b1cf17b480a3d942c74f6f1731bd39b27564767bdebf56a99eb3f89e4544Block Operator
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