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 4233792 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235764 epoch_slot_no: 2164 block_no: 4233615 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-31 09:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc494d094dd6f59895f769d797157c691956d30f8a70d4ba7db1e26d50468b1c1Block Operator
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