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 4233583 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4235555 epoch_slot_no: 1955 block_no: 4233406 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7830 time: 2020-05-31 08:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06316b8f06c381e93ef31e2acea77a72e1a00ed85aa320e7d1f64c5e1e7ebc42Block Operator
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