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 2231234 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232618 epoch_slot_no: 7818 block_no: 2231129 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-22 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72209220b52b68c6ac3bad56d3d1c20418adf0d64afebe8b9c91a957d1a4529bBlock Operator
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