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 4218973 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220942 epoch_slot_no: 8942 block_no: 4218796 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2020-05-27 23:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c9df2f03eb7afe9369e6ceac0917437c9aa1718ebde1f42f9cb92c82bb7a41Block Operator
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