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 4233696 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4235668 epoch_slot_no: 2068 block_no: 4233519 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2468 time: 2020-05-31 09:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d0faaa4443289b4fb53f7d2fedc3ef4b200610c3165b8d06075363c26ace898Block Operator
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