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 4295242 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4297217 epoch_slot_no: 20417 block_no: 4295065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-06-14 15:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd161f7a9726584afd0d8a798eb22d951ac3c902d86b9a9c354826c7f94b3b559Block Operator
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