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 4233573 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4235545 epoch_slot_no: 1945 block_no: 4233396 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 12613 time: 2020-05-31 08:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf61c7207d5d415e0b6c0c6c7e7584c4b5ca5118245ab731869e044635ed71b41Block Operator
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