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 4059925 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4061850 epoch_slot_no: 1050 block_no: 4059748 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2020-04-21 03:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b004ac9a16b38bfcbe6ff0d92d1c9ac7418b0ff7c5ce3c8e008901be31f5dd7Block Operator
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