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 4244127 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246099 epoch_slot_no: 12499 block_no: 4243950 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1086 time: 2020-06-02 19:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0bcd6b855e1ca2001a4cc51c994c987c5d10521219281f818fbc45150879d0Block Operator
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