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 4233284 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235256 epoch_slot_no: 1656 block_no: 4233107 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3027 time: 2020-05-31 06:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee1388ff0ea9e5061ec77f9a701c4b1c33b194e3559014ff909a57c8d9b69a0Block Operator
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