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 4181810 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4183739 epoch_slot_no: 14939 block_no: 4181633 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2543 time: 2020-05-19 08:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4ed17cea49ef990014a418aacb0ade6f507ffbec79bcc763b7ba1084e990a57Block Operator
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