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 4230041 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4232013 epoch_slot_no: 20013 block_no: 4229864 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2329 time: 2020-05-30 12:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d1e10cdb9b8474275d83362dd2939bb542a4d1d0fa0482c32fd70ed6575e628Block Operator
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