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 4230595 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232567 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 4230418 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2608 time: 2020-05-30 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8acc5bf2bc1fbcc51149040bb3f972c747a8a686b2ab65026a1570ec630646Block Operator
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