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 4181765 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4183694 epoch_slot_no: 14894 block_no: 4181588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4720 time: 2020-05-19 08:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa68ccdbad5ac7874ff064a024a7d78e6b6765ab09061d63990b33d1566fa503aBlock Operator
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