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 4059815 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4061740 epoch_slot_no: 940 block_no: 4059638 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2373 time: 2020-04-21 02:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7369cbf37a3dc29a453f2835f563c965222e2bfc488e115172a4e488143fb418Block Operator
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