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 2230604 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231988 epoch_slot_no: 7188 block_no: 2230499 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-02-22 13:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cb3a0755769bd7c8e166f922b6aea5bb32560ccb264b0286a2b8de7794d9d9aBlock Operator
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