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 4230405 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4232377 epoch_slot_no: 20377 block_no: 4230228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2020-05-30 14:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3143766fceb2fd0ab713385ee966b729332bc5c9ac96aebf44dbe599bd67de2Block Operator
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