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 4233505 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4235477 epoch_slot_no: 1877 block_no: 4233328 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5142 time: 2020-05-31 08:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80465a9bc28e12ab3e5ce8f9669a2eb35ca8c137efa6eeb33bd2f8818c9bc338Block Operator
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