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 2232145 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2233529 epoch_slot_no: 8729 block_no: 2232040 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2019-02-22 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8fd70817bd7d92e215511291793ed989acb519cc241226824d8160c4d3aeb2eBlock Operator
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