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 4233492 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4235464 epoch_slot_no: 1864 block_no: 4233315 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11601 time: 2020-05-31 08:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60e6dc91e6b51af57bad65e2f214e10e46ca408a7543c4299845bf45904c23bcBlock Operator
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