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 4010481 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4012390 epoch_slot_no: 16390 block_no: 4010304 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1947 time: 2020-04-09 16:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28c6ea155bbdc35b1a9e3d996ce13ea17d2728a7f457ba493192c12f05676859Block Operator
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