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 4233552 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4235524 epoch_slot_no: 1924 block_no: 4233375 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13640 time: 2020-05-31 08:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834a0396a130f315e193353083584e3cdfe1e9205eb6d38c0f62d57b1befae1aBlock Operator
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