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 4230746 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4232718 epoch_slot_no: 20718 block_no: 4230569 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3070 time: 2020-05-30 16:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6db8e7bc5842b4547615735b36ba6932b8a2f3768e6d5c8bcd958eb7a87f76baBlock Operator
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