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 4233713 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235685 epoch_slot_no: 2085 block_no: 4233536 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3217 time: 2020-05-31 09:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec79b05e843e2c7e0a5c765613da1705e92daa127aa2f57357b360c1b96ffe3Block Operator
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