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 4181227 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4183156 epoch_slot_no: 14356 block_no: 4181050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1364 time: 2020-05-19 05:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b3cbf94cec406431e67c5d246c9cf490663a09421508b84cfcf205d3204c75cBlock Operator
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