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 244661 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 244681 epoch_slot_no: 7081 block_no: 244648 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-11-19 13:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x363de8ecd85b5c4ed1887f043cd879384693b5455aaa7e665413a7ca9f34224fBlock Operator
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