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 4233377 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4235349 epoch_slot_no: 1749 block_no: 4233200 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3481 time: 2020-05-31 07:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584eebed107667c57c3144553250e130bf3d8b14273369b0713a8b51502e26edBlock Operator
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