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 4233624 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4235596 epoch_slot_no: 1996 block_no: 4233447 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-05-31 08:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b6c02b514e8d7c7ae3b4610bb57624ca11f6af0a1839f3c0e954834a2061ad5Block Operator
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