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 2231496 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2232880 epoch_slot_no: 8080 block_no: 2231391 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-22 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8788f32c25c5963a4bd8f53c1fa94bfbd6572e820febd408193874ab0583046Block Operator
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