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 2230432 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231816 epoch_slot_no: 7016 block_no: 2230327 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-22 12:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8b7c4a2ec24f65fa975db34b6872377aa63a36dba31daa6de1c8a05f59e2d73Block Operator
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