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 4029587 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4031508 epoch_slot_no: 13908 block_no: 4029410 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8610 time: 2020-04-14 03:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7add1d6ab574ae30af40916bba589b3503c0f62b3e2e677b2e1a99b5ff9ffe8Block Operator
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