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 4058562 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4060487 epoch_slot_no: 21287 block_no: 4058385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2618 time: 2020-04-20 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9afec41059e04bc52195c15038bb77b41641d11876d7a33a9910195a9593722eBlock Operator
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