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 4233518 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235490 epoch_slot_no: 1890 block_no: 4233341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2321 time: 2020-05-31 08:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4ad8c545348eceff8275635e1c42f62651efc2c78a522272e94132d0dd21c69Block Operator
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