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 4233115 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4235087 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 4232938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8749 time: 2020-05-31 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72078943ff82e5b117e1ef0cf1cde01951347c5fc656a94e1884aba700d0cf54Block Operator
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