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 4244426 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4246398 epoch_slot_no: 12798 block_no: 4244249 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2020-06-02 20:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33e9d42246365f60ea3935576d02e1d8333ed8d2ececb25efd6130c4b2139394Block Operator
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