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 2231497 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232881 epoch_slot_no: 8081 block_no: 2231392 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-02-22 18:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f5bdf51b7c166ff9f26179de1e3d02daef4eb0bc79979ad81536bf5fff80cddBlock Operator
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