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 4233820 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4235792 epoch_slot_no: 2192 block_no: 4233643 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3998 time: 2020-05-31 09:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dbccd7ce270cf74a8b1a8f2d9e412754ccf14fab654752d2b100c6a51f26c37Block Operator
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