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 4233626 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4235598 epoch_slot_no: 1998 block_no: 4233449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10726 time: 2020-05-31 08:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e9381719c9cbe289673d227aaabaa5265da54a396fe36c76b099e0241c5ad5Block Operator
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