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 4059145 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4061070 epoch_slot_no: 270 block_no: 4058968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2203 time: 2020-04-20 23:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334740733388bbf430ec05e9f0ecf472a3dd5692bd57d5ccb73aede6d1a5fdb4Block Operator
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