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 4230993 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4232965 epoch_slot_no: 20965 block_no: 4230816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5505 time: 2020-05-30 18:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23cfd9b4c4384bd0a037ed3524ef225bb64b4215efd2f11f4d23e3ab6a427aecBlock Operator
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