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 4244854 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4246826 epoch_slot_no: 13226 block_no: 4244677 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2340 time: 2020-06-02 23:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05885d0c6af81a8e3bbf8e48fee3814287025be5ba26ae97a9e7573374ee9d9bBlock Operator
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