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 4295088 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4297063 epoch_slot_no: 20263 block_no: 4294911 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 872 time: 2020-06-14 14:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74f06034740c01430cc5379011af395117882e51939088e10760b20421ffc7feBlock Operator
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