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 4029623 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4031544 epoch_slot_no: 13944 block_no: 4029446 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2020-04-14 03:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2adb8f5e294c389b3833d9c2d59deae30986a8aa93fd152240986244e4ba46Block Operator
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