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 4010836 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4012757 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 4010659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2963 time: 2020-04-09 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cbbba2ce17dcf303ce47302724c118b41813ff6a9e888ad42ac2616d3d8d66bBlock Operator
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