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 4057760 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4059685 epoch_slot_no: 20485 block_no: 4057583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2514 time: 2020-04-20 15:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x179aed32597cc2c951c7312cac523dc993f4221c5dfc2bf462a721f83efccc71Block Operator
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