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 2230536 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231920 epoch_slot_no: 7120 block_no: 2230431 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1081 time: 2019-02-22 13:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd72ea7e4b74d26c2fcc80f18c272eb2c1ce91217df2d4455480acfbace2d49a4Block Operator
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