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 2231140 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232524 epoch_slot_no: 7724 block_no: 2231035 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-02-22 16:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30bc725b9172cc7b4d78444ee2b0a9d939d07f1cf0db7bee4d2bbf0acfbf4ec2Block Operator
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