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 4029274 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4031195 epoch_slot_no: 13595 block_no: 4029097 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1909 time: 2020-04-14 01:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x156010d457b118a124f245eb797dd77c96b9a37e244a71e4be2889a71ebcd44bBlock Operator
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