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 4244605 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4246577 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 4244428 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 16462 time: 2020-06-02 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe165221e069a4759e61265e1dff6e39267cf3c2b0b34730f9edce5f15b81425dBlock Operator
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