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 4058190 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4060115 epoch_slot_no: 20915 block_no: 4058013 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2403 time: 2020-04-20 17:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46a531ebacfce8fade8124bb464374d7c31c8ea088e8f156467d80fcdfa07317Block Operator
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