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 4057981 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4059906 epoch_slot_no: 20706 block_no: 4057804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 952 time: 2020-04-20 16:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7cbe734a47aa454556979f0d0b9a6112abd467e152b69454d799b517b1c59eBlock Operator
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