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 2232051 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2233435 epoch_slot_no: 8635 block_no: 2231946 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 21:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71ce670a048f7b482e284150db84d6f6a0673490d313f089865d5ded907cad2dBlock Operator
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