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 4233947 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235919 epoch_slot_no: 2319 block_no: 4233770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1414 time: 2020-05-31 10:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1945e8fff00e59f651173b653d69c68489421a1f5722d96d9af07d624514c934Block Operator
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