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 4181741 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183670 epoch_slot_no: 14870 block_no: 4181564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3401 time: 2020-05-19 08:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0f48104b6607465ad3b89e4f0cf9462ec8a9b5bd6a297c776a68f9dc0794b5cBlock Operator
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