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 4230523 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4232495 epoch_slot_no: 20495 block_no: 4230346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4413 time: 2020-05-30 15:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabb065aaab0265340790f41a66c78a159f64691e00ce16a19a3e611945143ed9Block Operator
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