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 4244730 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246702 epoch_slot_no: 13102 block_no: 4244553 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2106 time: 2020-06-02 22:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5ed609e5f9b40cf94e8f6207f155cf517c435394859db21c7d9a01345b9bfd9Block Operator
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