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 4058366 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4060291 epoch_slot_no: 21091 block_no: 4058189 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4100 time: 2020-04-20 18:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4711e0c0baf3cf19faac7397b9b5c05eff8a94d7f0ea345788473bac05fe81eBlock Operator
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