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 4029237 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4031158 epoch_slot_no: 13558 block_no: 4029060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5813 time: 2020-04-14 01:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fe3a0377985b7b134c2c680b75a8df22cd2f5fbbfa51464b260d99c51aaac91Block Operator
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