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 4057982 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059907 epoch_slot_no: 20707 block_no: 4057805 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-20 16:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4548f1955cd2e555f40498c7146ee4ac5cd3d421af40933f8dc07917ad11d88Block Operator
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