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 4233202 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4235174 epoch_slot_no: 1574 block_no: 4233025 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-05-31 06:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ea08ab8d7b8c5802e243c196638c9e29e8ccb1073b13e808a6ec43017d606a6Block Operator
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