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 4295752 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4297727 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 4295575 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4101 time: 2020-06-14 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b851057aca05232f96ec8a07789640c24e6d1df399062b53d98b0f90ee4a6f4Block Operator
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