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 4233888 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4235860 epoch_slot_no: 2260 block_no: 4233711 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2435 time: 2020-05-31 10:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x561e693e9ae01cbc517746fcd74b122479ed6711cf3273495190d6ce59b1a29eBlock Operator
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