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 244537 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 244557 epoch_slot_no: 6957 block_no: 244524 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-11-19 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x136e10bd885700ea746386e98be8fa611d17321ca4c369af68826b868744d60dBlock Operator
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