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 2230937 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232321 epoch_slot_no: 7521 block_no: 2230832 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1249 time: 2019-02-22 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45cecccb77c517ae96b9f3863b834b7c2d19fa691bd2196b6df95d6878c8a1d0Block Operator
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