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 4218844 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220813 epoch_slot_no: 8813 block_no: 4218667 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2325 time: 2020-05-27 22:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd12d7f7877a8ea2c41ccf4b5343ec294afc10325dea787b0fefee714853afaf2Block Operator
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