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 4233530 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4235502 epoch_slot_no: 1902 block_no: 4233353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4031 time: 2020-05-31 08:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc66a24d7be45ab057dd08220eb084ccbedf965428e448dc9d9f6e5e8e6d5b655Block Operator
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