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 4230620 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232592 epoch_slot_no: 20592 block_no: 4230443 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3166 time: 2020-05-30 16:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7884e38d8fa8a9eafa48ba14b1e9748f108655ec755973fbc9642b1d66457aedBlock Operator
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