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 4061057 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4062982 epoch_slot_no: 2182 block_no: 4060880 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7769 time: 2020-04-21 09:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92f8d6baf705344c97c9f3402844b51333f74be352dc35367d3c1d124577ba98Block Operator
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