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 4244530 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4246502 epoch_slot_no: 12902 block_no: 4244353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7722 time: 2020-06-02 21:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff695626c46129f74d7d5cca5b3bfb1d578d1eedcf05698f8ce707b00f5eb572Block Operator
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