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 4218450 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4220381 epoch_slot_no: 8381 block_no: 4218273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1266 time: 2020-05-27 20:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe229c4f6a246875a145c641e4728e5072fd88c52382110902eda817567f72425Block Operator
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