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 4218501 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4220432 epoch_slot_no: 8432 block_no: 4218324 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4426 time: 2020-05-27 20:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f778946620098521e4041d2206742d368fdf85f097a11ac1033332619d454c5Block Operator
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