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 4058398 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4060323 epoch_slot_no: 21123 block_no: 4058221 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2030 time: 2020-04-20 19:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x383ac052d939c8fc1d5fe7d0e745e6c97753a282317d8a8dee22601d93ac8304Block Operator
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