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 2231564 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2232948 epoch_slot_no: 8148 block_no: 2231459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1044 time: 2019-02-22 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46aa4aff7ef1c43b5253bbb8f4fcfa226a2d50076f86c669b513ab4f8ed45f08Block Operator
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