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 4230572 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232544 epoch_slot_no: 20544 block_no: 4230395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2645 time: 2020-05-30 15:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x406c70fe8bfadaa9f5f0b1b134a3e94cef01a99dfc0d1dadf63a8a0ca92cd654Block Operator
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