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 4233445 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4235417 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 4233268 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 17589 time: 2020-05-31 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3555d1b4a27940ba043bb2e0c7ade9bc31cf56a93c2e3c2e952e5081c95fd5b2Block Operator
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