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 4233593 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4235565 epoch_slot_no: 1965 block_no: 4233416 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3527 time: 2020-05-31 08:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c3f6169483fb1db4d7977283d69ed2077ed382c598454de5b44c69036c06fcBlock Operator
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