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 4181719 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4183648 epoch_slot_no: 14848 block_no: 4181542 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5643 time: 2020-05-19 08:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6834c7c889ba6232a989f74d65387b7f8f0a70281f4000b7f966fb6de714b51Block Operator
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