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 4295182 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4297157 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 4295005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3876 time: 2020-06-14 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328d5289bac3f5b1cb3edafa32e5a3ce2b13afab2d361d53d89a1cc9d7ff7e83Block Operator
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