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 2230639 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232023 epoch_slot_no: 7223 block_no: 2230534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fce95a7ef3e47d65df63d9bac5879c8fe3f4f14fb29446018e1be38274e32c8Block Operator
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