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 4233525 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4235497 epoch_slot_no: 1897 block_no: 4233348 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6440 time: 2020-05-31 08:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31c203b7778a1540d9a8ae5ed09987b38c5f6eaf325e61be1fd1365b7ce3e561Block Operator
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