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 4244425 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4246397 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 4244248 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5331 time: 2020-06-02 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x359634a8f626ac3213b861e7e69aa561df6e5361982902675b7b2f99de05604fBlock Operator
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