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 4244687 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4246659 epoch_slot_no: 13059 block_no: 4244510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3045 time: 2020-06-02 22:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcecf9ae92cf5222229302c772a0a61cf39ddcad0ce8ab2a44865a674416c3db2Block Operator
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