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 4032629 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4034550 epoch_slot_no: 16950 block_no: 4032452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-14 19:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3695c51dc4fd9de10eece5479b20d167ece78af2f148ec46b0bfd3d289926ce7Block Operator
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