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 2230843 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232227 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2230738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41cffe92e4448768bf773da60ab77d72f9754c65f609749cf54a913b8bd15cc2Block Operator
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