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 4015410 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4017331 epoch_slot_no: 21331 block_no: 4015233 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1917 time: 2020-04-10 20:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x973734ca4a507f2bc536681f3d795134219ce9b12faf6c1a29ef1fd4e69e491aBlock Operator
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