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 4029167 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4031088 epoch_slot_no: 13488 block_no: 4028990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-14 00:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe67f17018a21193c47fdada12e5b4646322b610f9f2626572d55e410fc21c272Block Operator
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