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 4057590 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4059515 epoch_slot_no: 20315 block_no: 4057413 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2855 time: 2020-04-20 14:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab970e64217b8ee5589491451e69bffbc115dd78e1fcda01eac44a7b647f6d29Block Operator
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