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 4181696 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183625 epoch_slot_no: 14825 block_no: 4181519 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3368 time: 2020-05-19 08:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b9fa84eeecc25467ba44eee00069a5ce320d90317e9333fec6c6cd6e4db7399Block Operator
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