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 4230462 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232434 epoch_slot_no: 20434 block_no: 4230285 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2258 time: 2020-05-30 15:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dfda8080ace6eb584fd5e437516654201a96149ba8ec763c3be36bddc29ef33Block Operator
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