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 2232350 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2233734 epoch_slot_no: 8934 block_no: 2232245 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-02-22 23:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x127fb4deb9718f1beea416a6be77a1b9965bad054c9f62452146b2ad319bcc2bBlock Operator
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