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 4059726 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4061651 epoch_slot_no: 851 block_no: 4059549 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7716 time: 2020-04-21 02:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe583ec3e035245d1bedcb2cb9e3ab5cdcecb9caefb9623e8672b4ece136557dbBlock Operator
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