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 4218388 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4220319 epoch_slot_no: 8319 block_no: 4218211 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4431 time: 2020-05-27 19:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd9471c7764cb8e549455668f8f23d5a73dea0bc0e00da5537a4571619100b67Block Operator
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