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 4244478 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4246450 epoch_slot_no: 12850 block_no: 4244301 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3315 time: 2020-06-02 21:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29372536eea14692410fe6c35716a19be256d5bc9df72ee58d0cf3b369236daeBlock Operator
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