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 4233365 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4235337 epoch_slot_no: 1737 block_no: 4233188 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2958 time: 2020-05-31 07:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8af2b475264f31d0bacad78f277ceb8838ba9cf226c3ff8d3eb1f208d5631bccBlock Operator
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