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 4218276 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4220207 epoch_slot_no: 8207 block_no: 4218099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2341 time: 2020-05-27 19:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8421e25ac072e2b052ee47512e072440b41223d1f88ad2c64e49f40e69108fd5Block Operator
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