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 4295266 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4297241 epoch_slot_no: 20441 block_no: 4295089 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-14 15:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d50cca18095f30d220e139dd69c5b28338374f6072f3488c2daf02ae888553fBlock Operator
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