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 4029736 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4031657 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 4029559 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10034 time: 2020-04-14 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e21c2226d60f918a3a258b7d4fcc30fc8e1d3d7c0b50495021fd27830b9cf4Block Operator
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