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 4181783 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4183712 epoch_slot_no: 14912 block_no: 4181606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2363 time: 2020-05-19 08:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc179c2e18f18ab0e03b3f65b858a8d76a61b7d594f8d3b4a24a5f7ffe5debb56Block Operator
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