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 4244591 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4246563 epoch_slot_no: 12963 block_no: 4244414 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4218 time: 2020-06-02 21:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0bc782f6ff737227dcdd91749f219eb90a83f0ff1744be56a5f28a4b6de56f1Block Operator
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