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 4029403 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4031324 epoch_slot_no: 13724 block_no: 4029226 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8252 time: 2020-04-14 01:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29d82ca9747e7da7d0cb0b4e99ed5167d13d5e7c7b213ffe4585438d41134a54Block Operator
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