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 4295782 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4297757 epoch_slot_no: 20957 block_no: 4295605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1434 time: 2020-06-14 18:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x730972ad170d634e47fde05c358b802594d57dce630b871376d5d7602b202c5dBlock Operator
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