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 4230460 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232432 epoch_slot_no: 20432 block_no: 4230283 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2848 time: 2020-05-30 15:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47f0e2734f34203e800a9529dc527d5457f6b071e903ea33ef2a70f7bcbf9d6aBlock Operator
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