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 4010370 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4012279 epoch_slot_no: 16279 block_no: 4010193 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2107 time: 2020-04-09 16:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5be8374bcc89c014ec3209952c08bca6cf0238fabde102ddeaf07305d32b1801Block Operator
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