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 4218611 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220543 epoch_slot_no: 8543 block_no: 4218434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1984 time: 2020-05-27 21:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70fd1ac0bf3adb10a7a0b94472c9b50b28c1e1e23424d1bd5cbd04b095c867deBlock Operator
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