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 2232222 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2233606 epoch_slot_no: 8806 block_no: 2232117 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-02-22 22:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd0a8f7b8082b4d604501842d0ecdb5eee0a444777236b1c4505cdd39c1d9736Block Operator
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