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 2230087 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231471 epoch_slot_no: 6671 block_no: 2229982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 10:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38f59bf37f82056ba647a60334f1e2134cadd4278a7a2f3331ec1201d8b08043Block Operator
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