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 4181976 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183905 epoch_slot_no: 15105 block_no: 4181799 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-05-19 09:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70a88a2d08ac8ebec93f925264b950ebef9f7032d63e65d47c56e69e3c53ad8Block Operator
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