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 4029224 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4031145 epoch_slot_no: 13545 block_no: 4029047 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-14 00:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab6b996f1375063f842fa383e9c00c26a9301d03113213919e0189b49d5fd238Block Operator
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