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 4058019 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4059944 epoch_slot_no: 20744 block_no: 4057842 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-04-20 16:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x902ee8fb27a7ed5bf118c699e440c4fed4d4ba727ba6ae97df76c95514f57fe1Block Operator
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