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 4230758 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4232730 epoch_slot_no: 20730 block_no: 4230581 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7048 time: 2020-05-30 16:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf961e8b852237260c7628a12271f83a99b06b04031fd5129e026e2afa5741e43Block Operator
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