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 4010199 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4012108 epoch_slot_no: 16108 block_no: 4010022 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-04-09 15:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f9c992f42d29fddd2186b73af9f2e5cf1b5c35b476bdf1f03f2d0a3131f98aBlock Operator
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