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 4295993 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4297968 epoch_slot_no: 21168 block_no: 4295816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1594 time: 2020-06-14 19:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e2f004f9bdba3b9f41c59a02e76e00a6c33f1360374289d4f030bba6e48317Block Operator
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