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 4429129 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4431176 epoch_slot_no: 3176 block_no: 4428952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 929 time: 2020-07-15 15:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca42a220a6c281a991dc919daf10a6e4490f41ef19fd1ead92311c843bc5b3a3Block Operator
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