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 4059725 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4061650 epoch_slot_no: 850 block_no: 4059548 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2020-04-21 02:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x094c3f6c6f16d58567ee7892691a5365ef18028cafbacf01fdb08332534ee0b1Block Operator
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