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 4233592 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235564 epoch_slot_no: 1964 block_no: 4233415 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-31 08:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf672e955bde4817d9a1339f39d9d80feb986dc9518b716a6fbd0956c2fae8adBlock Operator
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