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 4057680 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059605 epoch_slot_no: 20405 block_no: 4057503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3679 time: 2020-04-20 15:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe59b9a72fd50c1e6a22ee24ae4441db0d1790393ac0e3327a6d485c74917550aBlock Operator
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