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 4233327 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235299 epoch_slot_no: 1699 block_no: 4233150 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1520 time: 2020-05-31 07:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdd6dd353f1a17a99bf093a3b371c9ac24d936b81e76b73840305a02566f89e3Block Operator
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