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 4233402 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235374 epoch_slot_no: 1774 block_no: 4233225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-31 07:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bc27f70ffb99e4416b4318ba01f48d4c7d75c7c23e030b2e84612bd3342945fBlock Operator
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