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 4218382 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220313 epoch_slot_no: 8313 block_no: 4218205 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2020-05-27 19:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d23420a3febf529956760644bb2f16d6d06004895ff8612306ff142c3d0272dBlock Operator
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