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 4010308 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4012217 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 4010131 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4379 time: 2020-04-09 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3923ae64f94bb37e1651a3c1b1bc213d377b430d05bb92d4e6f2fabd4349c850Block Operator
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