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 4058095 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4060020 epoch_slot_no: 20820 block_no: 4057918 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-04-20 17:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5d215ba1eb4ffcda7bc1fbdea65c6ee19897ba63482004d22ba1227c78e5abeBlock Operator
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