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 4029564 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4031485 epoch_slot_no: 13885 block_no: 4029387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1961 time: 2020-04-14 02:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ede853126232824bf448eefd74254df95ad8db48f4dacb10ce5a38da4e299ccBlock Operator
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