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 4233476 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4235448 epoch_slot_no: 1848 block_no: 4233299 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2523 time: 2020-05-31 08:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec7f4489c3712dece68f93f7df655cf6c9e2df520642cf4747f3feca5007211Block Operator
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