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 2231220 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232604 epoch_slot_no: 7804 block_no: 2231115 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 17:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d80f342177ca17d2e9dc6500e5320e822ea5ec987a4974286411382e8ee9f63Block Operator
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