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 4218274 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4220205 epoch_slot_no: 8205 block_no: 4218097 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-27 19:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe533e67bcc1980636c8c4cb590db7b7c2d6b9d6b1a9dbbb2bfadd1313ff3af5fBlock Operator
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