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 4233261 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235233 epoch_slot_no: 1633 block_no: 4233084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3343 time: 2020-05-31 06:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07305a5714d7388ffdd06eaa37d780f02ef7e38f285ba221529d0323e8adcff0Block Operator
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