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 2231000 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232384 epoch_slot_no: 7584 block_no: 2230895 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-22 15:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0be14eac5883abf04829b41c9e4d3c5c72a0722f12053904982a90760c4103c7Block Operator
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