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 4057553 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059478 epoch_slot_no: 20278 block_no: 4057376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1631 time: 2020-04-20 14:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d9e10186a44953b5634c0529574555110977303a8c20a0673eaa3c761373cdBlock Operator
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