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 4181654 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183583 epoch_slot_no: 14783 block_no: 4181477 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3438 time: 2020-05-19 07:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b2bbccd0cc40d19022414df9401326e9509c5b7b00d30c82a3d9032c394777eBlock Operator
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