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 4233805 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 4235777 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 4233628 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 32607 time: 2020-05-31 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3725489bfb9cf10b6a9ec199dfd5cc37b68e5d3b47dbf43d2f725dbfcaab7390Block Operator
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