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 4010692 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4012612 epoch_slot_no: 16612 block_no: 4010515 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1631 time: 2020-04-09 18:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x035a1ee7e1873057e239f25bd2cdace040aff156438dfb6d39d7ff61fcf9a0c0Block Operator
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