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 4181753 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4183682 epoch_slot_no: 14882 block_no: 4181576 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3791 time: 2020-05-19 08:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8058037f2c783c33ee3420b49b3031af7b683657d4446bf7e55895af04b33952Block Operator
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