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 4030129 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4032050 epoch_slot_no: 14450 block_no: 4029952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-14 06:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf85106d4f8a2d583e1576b94c0097af9c61eb171b209ffdf53c8b7b5be09a1d2Block Operator
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