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 4059036 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4060961 epoch_slot_no: 161 block_no: 4058859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2685 time: 2020-04-20 22:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7aed8831fd94e06f666e24509e5ef2d9c3bab23bda5a9dd81ba986c41f3cbb3eBlock Operator
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