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 4233267 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235239 epoch_slot_no: 1639 block_no: 4233090 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3202 time: 2020-05-31 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d0a8d01ffdcbe01c68bb9fa984b58f07bc8794e0efa1b082c14465c92ba4f6Block Operator
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