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 4233415 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4235387 epoch_slot_no: 1787 block_no: 4233238 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2892 time: 2020-05-31 07:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6578ab03019152b2581c1eba60f86898a027da712cd9e087d0e1ac2b6e75d57Block Operator
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