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 4059511 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4061436 epoch_slot_no: 636 block_no: 4059334 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1697 time: 2020-04-21 01:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434d298c0db00db8edef7d4682536f24771ae626509f794f126a0f10ede02ea2Block Operator
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