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 4058164 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4060089 epoch_slot_no: 20889 block_no: 4057987 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1196 time: 2020-04-20 17:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e03a4ad2731b1a954b4162556ef1f85c3aa46b73fdc0bfececad6eb3e54bb38Block Operator
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