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 4058206 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4060131 epoch_slot_no: 20931 block_no: 4058029 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1656 time: 2020-04-20 18:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4589304f78185cc0c1a039235345f5704723d30cec339ac471009ce396a4c4fBlock Operator
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