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 4244536 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4246508 epoch_slot_no: 12908 block_no: 4244359 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2034 time: 2020-06-02 21:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed022224a596efd0e1ba664bc5abbc982d171cbb8224886fb17e06e7a48d4da4Block Operator
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