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 4059702 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4061627 epoch_slot_no: 827 block_no: 4059525 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7758 time: 2020-04-21 02:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ee8f7f7e89406e88b52a21b5bdfdf5f4b060ce37f953ed109a9c619d6e2ae1bBlock Operator
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