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 4244072 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4246044 epoch_slot_no: 12444 block_no: 4243895 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1853 time: 2020-06-02 18:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd21402f5f71da74c99ab844d34ca0489728d45275ddb59d4f4b1a6bee52f499Block Operator
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