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 4233857 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4235829 epoch_slot_no: 2229 block_no: 4233680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2464 time: 2020-05-31 10:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x048410dac76534e125e1b42a5ef5b1d1f451c99af99c893e246c3a89c5595720Block Operator
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