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 4010439 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4012348 epoch_slot_no: 16348 block_no: 4010262 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-09 16:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c5ad6f835e1f5a059bfeb3bfb3b099c30c7f58bb04a398b3093c5c51c505ddBlock Operator
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