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 4058712 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4060637 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 4058535 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6602 time: 2020-04-20 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01c7bc937b9b5ee6c4b485f347cc5e6e26e3beaa2a83eeb8b2dc32aedb4370f3Block Operator
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