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 4029363 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4031284 epoch_slot_no: 13684 block_no: 4029186 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8387 time: 2020-04-14 01:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d297bcd9c0e3716f4ea4dcbddba28e167371247b2113f8092deddf1695e4c1cBlock Operator
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