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 4058047 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059972 epoch_slot_no: 20772 block_no: 4057870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-04-20 17:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x858c565c81250018ecce427e50318aa276504e368177d908bf1740ddd63d0569Block Operator
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