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 4181903 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4183832 epoch_slot_no: 15032 block_no: 4181726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-19 09:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x778f0f51eb90665ccb478823e15e819b8d27640e351e56f828b10cc16c21541dBlock Operator
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