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 4233655 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4235627 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 4233478 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9771 time: 2020-05-31 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd150d6ceb16cb0117bd30441052844d9e071d4d5a71d2b4885d43e3ec3069079Block Operator
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