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 4181264 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183193 epoch_slot_no: 14393 block_no: 4181087 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-19 05:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x844215331f645c7c405aca813af44d6f2713f0fc1aeb0da4c40bfb6a045262ddBlock Operator
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