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 4181138 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4183067 epoch_slot_no: 14267 block_no: 4180961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4899 time: 2020-05-19 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54155ace5dad915b2180f0f77e97463499fedb07593d7aac159abafa17eb0aefBlock Operator
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