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 2232538 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2233922 epoch_slot_no: 9122 block_no: 2232433 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2019-02-23 00:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x343648b566f7588fb7244c2575d7ed0a8e09a668e69dfa548e1217258cc00b38Block Operator
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