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 2232290 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2233674 epoch_slot_no: 8874 block_no: 2232185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1178 time: 2019-02-22 23:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fd821eda0743b491789e6622543338f32031d82cc2f834abb45f14be815a408Block Operator
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