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 4230325 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232297 epoch_slot_no: 20297 block_no: 4230148 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2252 time: 2020-05-30 14:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x629eb005dea5ecb3fa5d1b28e0e5a8ca80f3e0ddf9be70d753b197b7011e9ae5Block Operator
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