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 4010188 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4012097 epoch_slot_no: 16097 block_no: 4010011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2020-04-09 15:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3237aacb54a2c6484390049fb15a3b08851a34649aeffbeace2463813094a53dBlock Operator
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