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 4244828 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246800 epoch_slot_no: 13200 block_no: 4244651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-06-02 23:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e2202e1d9b095b41f02ec371ab9e5b681d6d5e615620af2ab5ca5be2d9ecc26Block Operator
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