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 4230234 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232206 epoch_slot_no: 20206 block_no: 4230057 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2942 time: 2020-05-30 14:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff3c7a191d237a73913cc97a43b8aed64e34c1bda7b2a01e17b4b2ac252d862fBlock Operator
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