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 4244635 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4246607 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 4244458 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5104 time: 2020-06-02 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d062e79ea0b02eca9148137a96ba61a7c2720602d45edc84ff165548351ae4cBlock Operator
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