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 4218814 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4220783 epoch_slot_no: 8783 block_no: 4218637 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2443 time: 2020-05-27 22:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe4ac8bf4a4f2392262dec445c6db79e8fb51a94f1dbc3b11c4560081df15d19Block Operator
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