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 4233533 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4235505 epoch_slot_no: 1905 block_no: 4233356 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-05-31 08:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889532eac0a08dde58b9a5821db10977dbfc6b560b5df9662ad3f2e6b0e83c94Block Operator
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