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 4058202 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4060127 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 4058025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3511 time: 2020-04-20 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f1f168068252ed66b733b40cfee7aa6c09b79f3faffb9e1c8f32a49829f60d6Block Operator
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