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 4233271 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235243 epoch_slot_no: 1643 block_no: 4233094 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3701 time: 2020-05-31 06:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68168a6bd72d2e2997facc91a35d1d6c2481630a811ff0b6fa390c1644e64ffBlock Operator
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