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 4057767 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059692 epoch_slot_no: 20492 block_no: 4057590 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2020-04-20 15:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cc06701e08964daeb8b641a0b96fcf9c01bd16a57b763580e6322739cae9996Block Operator
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