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 4230734 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4232706 epoch_slot_no: 20706 block_no: 4230557 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-05-30 16:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30a47c2b349b27688fc8beae4962b27f0b69bc10107fe34b3cfacd33fb5f0147Block Operator
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