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 4244949 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4246921 epoch_slot_no: 13321 block_no: 4244772 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-06-02 23:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfc86f40079854806ab824731df4bf33ed5120635d567d1e63a5402f1d928935Block Operator
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