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 4218527 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220458 epoch_slot_no: 8458 block_no: 4218350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-27 20:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09c203ab932306bc8f55a66578f6eb7f42f2e91bec8add9a6df615df166abba2Block Operator
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