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 4233305 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4235277 epoch_slot_no: 1677 block_no: 4233128 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10369 time: 2020-05-31 07:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb19a4322de421ab6843b8a0279fb63ced1a31837c59f4818296a8262e5146b27Block Operator
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