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 4233003 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234975 epoch_slot_no: 1375 block_no: 4232826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2296 time: 2020-05-31 05:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3e06545725f843195fae73f247d422031106383dde98d213fadb31482ec56b9Block Operator
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