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 4233580 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4235552 epoch_slot_no: 1952 block_no: 4233403 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3356 time: 2020-05-31 08:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4a588ae7f51769cf3bcd96ea1e4407b3ed327d1953620c303d5c236562cd256Block Operator
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