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 4218519 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220450 epoch_slot_no: 8450 block_no: 4218342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-27 20:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30f2e932a5b3bd3c6435377f256f31c126c49e6af8ae29b08e9ad4a31f5fe460Block Operator
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