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 4295668 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4297643 epoch_slot_no: 20843 block_no: 4295491 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2020-06-14 17:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca290cd2159708eb6e45746e27ef82e79024c0b94d0549d4f6043e591178dbe3Block Operator
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