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 4233584 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235556 epoch_slot_no: 1956 block_no: 4233407 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2047 time: 2020-05-31 08:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e82615722df03f161a1e92da0f25fe0ab3162b589392aa9cc4b0cce3d22dd83Block Operator
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