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 4029412 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4031333 epoch_slot_no: 13733 block_no: 4029235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8548 time: 2020-04-14 02:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da77e856f4eb7e4a8dbc1ee308b1a1786a9b045614f044bb1741dd30e027e5dBlock Operator
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