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 2230637 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232021 epoch_slot_no: 7221 block_no: 2230532 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 13:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10eb0fe3899f228e181e4b42265593c64f85d1e74853c481aa45c9c5c8a2695dBlock Operator
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