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 4218212 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220143 epoch_slot_no: 8143 block_no: 4218035 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2284 time: 2020-05-27 18:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf405a05163cef614487022d3d4f15df52791b0b51721891ae66ca6bf827d8b2Block Operator
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