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 4244270 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246242 epoch_slot_no: 12642 block_no: 4244093 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2641 time: 2020-06-02 19:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29d835a6aa90c4b014af55bf392ea2e8711ba798d7a09f7090e1933c2c887614Block Operator
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