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 2232308 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2233692 epoch_slot_no: 8892 block_no: 2232203 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1350 time: 2019-02-22 23:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6f16ced8fbaa187a59248f0f403f53f29ac7590d131f48c240c0562d1db7a3eBlock Operator
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