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 4244107 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4246079 epoch_slot_no: 12479 block_no: 4243930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-06-02 19:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa799302d486b7e7358aa857d15b36ee1faf7a709349305f86464aa156b4ac815Block Operator
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