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 4233662 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4235634 epoch_slot_no: 2034 block_no: 4233485 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3396 time: 2020-05-31 09:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf1c63d17edcf8f7e8b751eef9423f71632c2e1d40e40ff90e60aced0032dd9Block Operator
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