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 4230691 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4232663 epoch_slot_no: 20663 block_no: 4230514 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-30 16:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b8aba0c2eac3f12e505c25094704cfa38ba068c8314e310df81c25a04c0a00aBlock Operator
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