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 4233646 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235618 epoch_slot_no: 2018 block_no: 4233469 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1643 time: 2020-05-31 08:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d245cb712bf7e421cbf4250d96589a9de7e9ee7ccbd027ccf3aa8692886ac6Block Operator
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