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 4244173 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246145 epoch_slot_no: 12545 block_no: 4243996 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3475 time: 2020-06-02 19:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c28933b4bdc9d3f57d5b483ea9c6f37f9656b3b7f443e4425e396e372844acfBlock Operator
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