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 2230815 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2232199 epoch_slot_no: 7399 block_no: 2230710 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-22 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe92b580484ae733660c9ddb4a5fff0f9acf00f6bebeecf3cbd89b21d550aeb7fBlock Operator
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