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 2231327 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232711 epoch_slot_no: 7911 block_no: 2231222 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-02-22 17:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb888371f0b35ed399f68890c144bcd08d73ad1e4f9f47312389935a8397a9047Block Operator
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