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 4230749 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4232721 epoch_slot_no: 20721 block_no: 4230572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2516 time: 2020-05-30 16:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7705c490e94a2a8fe3478ba6d22024ba3540be62c2b00f3706793daaeeaf1201Block Operator
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