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 4058063 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4059988 epoch_slot_no: 20788 block_no: 4057886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1906 time: 2020-04-20 17:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1166695f818df82eda8999ff24c60ada8e0378ede094adbaf122d7f9a98bf454Block Operator
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