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 4233229 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4235201 epoch_slot_no: 1601 block_no: 4233052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6962 time: 2020-05-31 06:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9e37af7c74e4f8a49921f2d4449f8d8b96aad70d6e8c8345dcf91ec490e117bBlock Operator
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