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 4233531 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4235503 epoch_slot_no: 1903 block_no: 4233354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3663 time: 2020-05-31 08:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x309167fca8419c5303e8f27b198d0aa2630fb2a645f49a9abceeffee47084c19Block Operator
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