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 4233740 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235712 epoch_slot_no: 2112 block_no: 4233563 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2020-05-31 09:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb44d7ec0ece42d9d8bfa960d237a6d3994c412bd325b7ef4fa4c5b38c8f66519Block Operator
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