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 4244369 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246341 epoch_slot_no: 12741 block_no: 4244192 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 876 time: 2020-06-02 20:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4025d8aead9b66f060948ce39c5cef8ba27b502c98b321b85fa11280c2e0bed3Block Operator
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