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 4244382 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4246354 epoch_slot_no: 12754 block_no: 4244205 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3384 time: 2020-06-02 20:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53754984c626c76f72d8d6dc05ba8c0f3ffb1963e3539b3ef9346b056456f7dbBlock Operator
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