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 4233666 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235638 epoch_slot_no: 2038 block_no: 4233489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1824 time: 2020-05-31 09:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2127b9b806786e7489ccd893630c36e5adb0f10fcee1f6267c906fc7d38df2faBlock Operator
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