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 4295656 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4297631 epoch_slot_no: 20831 block_no: 4295479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2375 time: 2020-06-14 17:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2880968cbb9eccb426d79d1ae12bdde259d1e2e095505cc97b802ae540f3cd0bBlock Operator
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