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 4230745 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4232717 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 4230568 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9186 time: 2020-05-30 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8126a9ae602049133132bb387c9b0d1e9ca86467f7a643ded2f38d621a8ed569Block Operator
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