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 4233849 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235821 epoch_slot_no: 2221 block_no: 4233672 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2086 time: 2020-05-31 10:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ac623fb32f1353e1ce3339a64b6187558ce1c96c55dcc6c0e57d4916d43be2Block Operator
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