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 4233468 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4235440 epoch_slot_no: 1840 block_no: 4233291 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3123 time: 2020-05-31 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdae354aac359803597d956ecf991ac78cc6a5fddaf032cef3f8d8b90937c5325Block Operator
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