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 4233766 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235738 epoch_slot_no: 2138 block_no: 4233589 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1426 time: 2020-05-31 09:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc196a0ad458c695cf0800abe3a18f6f248d1482339b139d121ceed3d61c6ca92Block Operator
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