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 4181076 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183005 epoch_slot_no: 14205 block_no: 4180899 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-19 04:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd34351f1248948b99bec48c099a4d8b720204dd98a9a5e03b6607535d8e4c19Block Operator
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