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 4057841 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059766 epoch_slot_no: 20566 block_no: 4057664 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1812 time: 2020-04-20 16:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf46315abaaf1f3bc309c2409a904d2646e3aae06c42c7f44841e2104dc5581e3Block Operator
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