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 4233512 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4235484 epoch_slot_no: 1884 block_no: 4233335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2542 time: 2020-05-31 08:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf14df400bce4d4652b43952cc8b7f3a779c749d28e30912bdf24cbe58c83a3e0Block Operator
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