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 4233047 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235019 epoch_slot_no: 1419 block_no: 4232870 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2824 time: 2020-05-31 05:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2011af8a350be8c5527d55badf7d2493de553af58cdeeab72e236b510c5ba7fBlock Operator
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