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 4244510 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246482 epoch_slot_no: 12882 block_no: 4244333 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2020-06-02 21:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1feccd7447188de57081c3e048740aa977ff8d89b66d2d4ec5fa58d968c80eBlock Operator
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