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 4244784 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4246756 epoch_slot_no: 13156 block_no: 4244607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3475 time: 2020-06-02 22:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbecb7fbe943ba447aca3db952218d4fd21220547eae4b60f82171df4f1c8617Block Operator
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