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 4295032 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4297007 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 4294855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3415 time: 2020-06-14 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x136c11fb52bc2041aa179cb29739531a20e77cc23295f5841df2d38a4d5e9d83Block Operator
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