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 4230780 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4232752 epoch_slot_no: 20752 block_no: 4230603 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3763 time: 2020-05-30 17:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9721069fcfe4ffe1e80241c8af55a1f58a8dd8088828d8672e464605e7bcaf71Block Operator
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