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 4029351 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4031272 epoch_slot_no: 13672 block_no: 4029174 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2788 time: 2020-04-14 01:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb451bdb2d3fb60ac457d24bb011723f2fafc6896df37213343f19b8744ee42cdBlock Operator
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