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 4218180 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4220111 epoch_slot_no: 8111 block_no: 4218003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2300 time: 2020-05-27 18:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b4b3580fc59657f52001e3fff664227b5abcae41b876971ba43d4f481dfadfcBlock Operator
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