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 4233010 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234982 epoch_slot_no: 1382 block_no: 4232833 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-05-31 05:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7928e5adf1f1f556683659c4ef9b6ae8cc42401ff174ff50b21e21e45a57c0fBlock Operator
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