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 4218196 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220127 epoch_slot_no: 8127 block_no: 4218019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2629 time: 2020-05-27 18:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed7f3cf3889a5c0f8674222d4f0515c1b90475ba8111c5859b74055d6d583bfdBlock Operator
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