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 4295985 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4297960 epoch_slot_no: 21160 block_no: 4295808 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-14 19:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c479c4c87711092097a817bb3c12cbb6cc6fd140fe30bef4c50381be5a2f8b9Block Operator
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