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 4233196 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235168 epoch_slot_no: 1568 block_no: 4233019 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4348 time: 2020-05-31 06:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cf6166ec6f5bb80b56e9234c9656f3f7a5c08863a51f0f6f178f3f565c88541Block Operator
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