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 4244430 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4246402 epoch_slot_no: 12802 block_no: 4244253 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5036 time: 2020-06-02 20:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc0d665c9f34915c7c4dcdca9313af8bfbbc43b1b2a933e698b97d5867653052Block Operator
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