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 4230812 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232784 epoch_slot_no: 20784 block_no: 4230635 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2760 time: 2020-05-30 17:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c47f79a73c9d02af0916bb41cba97f03d7cd9003fdffcb2d694e3745fbb6c8aBlock Operator
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