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 4230957 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4232929 epoch_slot_no: 20929 block_no: 4230780 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2830 time: 2020-05-30 18:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8e825f0564f54815c66e0273a5a43b3fb5bf4a9be150d4b68a525ef127a8158Block Operator
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