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 4058270 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4060195 epoch_slot_no: 20995 block_no: 4058093 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1818 time: 2020-04-20 18:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33069cbd3c8f55188c29d8232748ba0ecd3d76d14ff5997928b8ccee1dade003Block Operator
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