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 4181958 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183887 epoch_slot_no: 15087 block_no: 4181781 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1980 time: 2020-05-19 09:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcff967f681b9164f3423df636bd04e2659a351e947f105c53d9f3dd80f856d5cBlock Operator
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