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 2231906 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2233290 epoch_slot_no: 8490 block_no: 2231801 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1011 time: 2019-02-22 20:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8511b83a9a9edec9327a895f5a482c451f2ae32e4f6841df0709df16687dc3f9Block Operator
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