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 4233456 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235428 epoch_slot_no: 1828 block_no: 4233279 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1196 time: 2020-05-31 07:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3053cd17684725a6affd1a9329113151d3d19bc2e6790e27f204e019a3f62c1dBlock Operator
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