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 4218485 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220416 epoch_slot_no: 8416 block_no: 4218308 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-27 20:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ac3f7f45098ca996e8433bcc1b2bef10af139bc69435df65d08d6e7b6f99d7bBlock Operator
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