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 4295223 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4297198 epoch_slot_no: 20398 block_no: 4295046 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3941 time: 2020-06-14 15:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73700b2347f78c0b61110869adb93bccd27d314ae779f142b7c92da59c92190fBlock Operator
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