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 4181242 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4183171 epoch_slot_no: 14371 block_no: 4181065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3179 time: 2020-05-19 05:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc338ae3f9308326846bd9b265c4ee176ea84107db70a9ef64d6bc9e29f281916Block Operator
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