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 4230790 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232762 epoch_slot_no: 20762 block_no: 4230613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2682 time: 2020-05-30 17:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0a496c2988e3076e76ffa706b77c7ff7266a450b7e99f67341bda3f18d1c25Block Operator
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