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 4233668 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235640 epoch_slot_no: 2040 block_no: 4233491 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1463 time: 2020-05-31 09:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x158fdba8cca1f33395e7e2c9eb42780afdcc1cc86b3b64a4da0a5e3b6deb0a55Block Operator
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