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 4029371 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4031292 epoch_slot_no: 13692 block_no: 4029194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7516 time: 2020-04-14 01:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e32c9577e1c8a693092b25396a852b59bb7243d26f4fab0a4e85431575449dBlock Operator
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