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 4333610 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4335596 epoch_slot_no: 15596 block_no: 4333433 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6096 time: 2020-06-23 12:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x535fb198d98409d85b3ce794da9c911925629a0a8d2ffc135bd4190a9c4b818fBlock Operator
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