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 4218131 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220062 epoch_slot_no: 8062 block_no: 4217954 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-27 18:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634905438373d8d4afb2717de3c0a498f9afbac8e7da2906de25b590f53dc92eBlock Operator
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