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 4230105 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4232077 epoch_slot_no: 20077 block_no: 4229928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3273 time: 2020-05-30 13:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2099d6812d1b905aafdf6858339834ac0afb1d99b68ec08e9416f8e751f430aBlock Operator
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