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 2230527 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231911 epoch_slot_no: 7111 block_no: 2230422 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1896 time: 2019-02-22 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc88a5f5da85e9101dc158dc9d410b5144a5cdd2d16c23190f1bb18469d40448fBlock Operator
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