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 4233576 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235548 epoch_slot_no: 1948 block_no: 4233399 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2143 time: 2020-05-31 08:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b9f00af5e64498a09dfb6d1afc80b383c1cfc27d5e72d517e6e56ef3560473dBlock Operator
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