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 4010243 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4012152 epoch_slot_no: 16152 block_no: 4010066 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2522 time: 2020-04-09 15:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95028d4f7021e37fa713843118c3b1b7b9945edfc7f94ee4e3f4094119edb0cdBlock Operator
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