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 4058038 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059963 epoch_slot_no: 20763 block_no: 4057861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3096 time: 2020-04-20 17:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd28d439ddf965a9b54412dbe4447847dcc0a8e03ffa3dc56bbe0341818c67905Block Operator
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