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 4233173 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235145 epoch_slot_no: 1545 block_no: 4232996 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3516 time: 2020-05-31 06:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb07c81f1ca08b2c37b12bfd20df73ff9ff3c4d61082ea773e26ee60aa461035Block Operator
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