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 4244631 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246603 epoch_slot_no: 13003 block_no: 4244454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1384 time: 2020-06-02 21:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58ffea8b51cf114f07181e9a3c39679776aaa6a2a69ed06f6c57e8033bd889feBlock Operator
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