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 4244554 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4246526 epoch_slot_no: 12926 block_no: 4244377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1490 time: 2020-06-02 21:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70236b5756903149b9545ced0ab961ce9c7c5b37173660f668de366a3e748f3Block Operator
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