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 4295607 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4297582 epoch_slot_no: 20782 block_no: 4295430 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2157 time: 2020-06-14 17:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2422847508b1300ca01b21be469e416412a5f174d5c02d4e6586f8dbb581eedbBlock Operator
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