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 4218557 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220488 epoch_slot_no: 8488 block_no: 4218380 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-05-27 20:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x183475d350aee81650bcba184e92352a091aafb4c2b91a38e4a639ccc81edd09Block Operator
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