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 4181677 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4183606 epoch_slot_no: 14806 block_no: 4181500 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1934 time: 2020-05-19 08:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d7df48b9348b66267cd3d30c9415677f8229bacd75cec21f7804333e60394c4Block Operator
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