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 4059600 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4061525 epoch_slot_no: 725 block_no: 4059423 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2598 time: 2020-04-21 01:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d786e02c3ab87222d6f75a5a5533adce2fb4f13fabfc1e6745f6b13286c5d9Block Operator
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