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 4233390 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235362 epoch_slot_no: 1762 block_no: 4233213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1631 time: 2020-05-31 07:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3b59627893f69a26765b9dc669ff5ee4416db68f1c61059561659406c38a5aaBlock Operator
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