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 4218941 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220910 epoch_slot_no: 8910 block_no: 4218764 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1997 time: 2020-05-27 23:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa14f3250a65a5203e199e7abc975a738f99d67df3b32282da9ae648b87a6d35aBlock Operator
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