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 4244867 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4246839 epoch_slot_no: 13239 block_no: 4244690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2257 time: 2020-06-02 23:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0805e82a0d8cdf97d8b417ecc7c96009709b5df6e2c6db0264e588c10b93cb6Block Operator
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