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 4218434 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220365 epoch_slot_no: 8365 block_no: 4218257 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-05-27 20:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59ffd69da2343db19a7f2f2fd67629dc93c38b9125f0a388633ba0ce8bf4bf38Block Operator
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