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 4181492 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183421 epoch_slot_no: 14621 block_no: 4181315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3578 time: 2020-05-19 06:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa43b59b608ffae0e53c9447741a08834aabe117fe3441e5e60f19a276650d7b0Block Operator
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