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 4181830 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4183759 epoch_slot_no: 14959 block_no: 4181653 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-19 08:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98a160ff94b6330658e01969c3ee749b8db514b93b0f91393b19a0dc6dca0830Block Operator
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