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 4233444 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235416 epoch_slot_no: 1816 block_no: 4233267 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2918 time: 2020-05-31 07:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a40604721177c438da3aae9f66ed837882798b01256f5b2127300370e758c1cBlock Operator
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