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 4029350 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4031271 epoch_slot_no: 13671 block_no: 4029173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7617 time: 2020-04-14 01:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a72ae3d2b964d14280255f5efa8674915bbe7cf4684fa6e6117a7450d1bf6bbBlock Operator
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