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 4181641 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4183570 epoch_slot_no: 14770 block_no: 4181464 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3729 time: 2020-05-19 07:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89d4547aa85f8054db01c296e64b7702da9d1c3103e0c33d970fa8ff30e5d725Block Operator
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