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 2230134 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231518 epoch_slot_no: 6718 block_no: 2230029 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1208 time: 2019-02-22 11:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10261ebf9c12350e36ddb02d7d31b0d46720f10b03c33f758905016ea5d317e5Block Operator
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