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 4233362 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235334 epoch_slot_no: 1734 block_no: 4233185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-31 07:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3a136f2b3ffe7d05a994620333022f80ef2f3b4ff45637ce7fa0b6086612a1Block Operator
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