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 4233695 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4235667 epoch_slot_no: 2067 block_no: 4233518 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3154 time: 2020-05-31 09:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1511828696be5d10158e109b13a286dfb3c520bf70d0f24b0047d210209ef97fBlock Operator
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