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 4059619 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4061544 epoch_slot_no: 744 block_no: 4059442 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3119 time: 2020-04-21 01:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f84adaa82728d0ecd39e67bc51a0d3ea14cf254b2f73323ce7fde4f988bdd5Block Operator
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