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 4181306 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183235 epoch_slot_no: 14435 block_no: 4181129 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2161 time: 2020-05-19 05:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x382a7ef22e5bc00988764c368ecaafd3ef8fbc80f0ac4bc67f8a86401612fa9eBlock Operator
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