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 4244815 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4246787 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 4244638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3339 time: 2020-06-02 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765b2477f2adbaa9267f6f7ccf32973fa1a3e26eb4b4d94afc4993ebeff4e8e7Block Operator
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