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 4233589 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235561 epoch_slot_no: 1961 block_no: 4233412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1672 time: 2020-05-31 08:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31df95c56c3f948b4a719b23f4e4f25d76f77e9b875cf8f5073d1c0fc64ac35fBlock Operator
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