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 4244500 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246472 epoch_slot_no: 12872 block_no: 4244323 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1716 time: 2020-06-02 21:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76cd45abaa1356e7cd0dae3ef2bbb58714a49acbea9e4cf4163e81b5ca449ef0Block Operator
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