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 4230709 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232681 epoch_slot_no: 20681 block_no: 4230532 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1885 time: 2020-05-30 16:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7fe167196604d97b0ba60f8e37fd40db294124bb23e5bc0a43841368e711ecfBlock Operator
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