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 4233781 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4235753 epoch_slot_no: 2153 block_no: 4233604 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2686 time: 2020-05-31 09:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6b64b9c286f4aedf5c7fcf4f7d6ad254c6d74f0f2198ecff6cb2776a8c87d01Block Operator
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