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 4181113 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4183042 epoch_slot_no: 14242 block_no: 4180936 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2974 time: 2020-05-19 04:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12b194fdc950191bce8c6143c6047f85b3b5581f82cd4a931385e8325a8d71d8Block Operator
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