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 4010973 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4012894 epoch_slot_no: 16894 block_no: 4010796 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1538 time: 2020-04-09 19:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24ee3105b2ff5d57ecf8321c0f0c0dce672a0da2f0234818c3f99354a7e1f1c0Block Operator
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