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 4181497 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4183426 epoch_slot_no: 14626 block_no: 4181320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1861 time: 2020-05-19 07:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b5b22eb1a669ce8eca9643e7af48e004bcfa6aa142b3602964c347bfff91310Block Operator
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