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 4244864 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4246836 epoch_slot_no: 13236 block_no: 4244687 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4460 time: 2020-06-02 23:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67b9a52ae53f76d743195e2feb8d37bf60f72000f2dfdef098166b852c9c0b6bBlock Operator
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