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 2230125 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231509 epoch_slot_no: 6709 block_no: 2230020 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfab76bb5ed245496df620f4849b3e75ae2c0f7116cfc9ac45e20d99335c49c8bBlock Operator
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