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 4233640 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235612 epoch_slot_no: 2012 block_no: 4233463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5202 time: 2020-05-31 08:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8963c056299ab2b747509eac6257394a3a92926c017fea0e4907d5cb88881f34Block Operator
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