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 4295800 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4297775 epoch_slot_no: 20975 block_no: 4295623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1804 time: 2020-06-14 18:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb057fb78a95c9aa9fe3fc785a2ab4f0e0e0d1feaf9bfc4e99f243cb2dd466231Block Operator
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