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 4181586 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183515 epoch_slot_no: 14715 block_no: 4181409 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-19 07:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7470ced0a74e4c98ea0e8d5026b98ef88b48a6089191b0f326387479e6d821cfBlock Operator
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