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 4031429 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4033350 epoch_slot_no: 15750 block_no: 4031252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1955 time: 2020-04-14 13:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5e7ac91e10728f6515907bd80f4c201f3513584c70b23b151f575b5aa5f43d2Block Operator
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