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 4233986 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235958 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 4233809 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2020-05-31 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f7b700304b0e7ea0a92d31e0a2427bd8568cbf09df5f2df54fdd4a53b974680Block Operator
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