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 4010687 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4012607 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 4010510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2624 time: 2020-04-09 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f41c4b4b43c5e8d7abe9f51b06c056d593fc05efba1d72b5c5fd28bce70b7abBlock Operator
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