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 4244245 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4246217 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 4244068 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5247 time: 2020-06-02 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82b47b5ab627e9ecb1c8363c1ed2b8d4b93e1308be46b5c1524c332bd4f97e59Block Operator
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