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 2232655 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2234039 epoch_slot_no: 9239 block_no: 2232550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-23 01:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1c526d0484b4a1f5647270642819113a25344e2e26db3719ba6a8f77db38fafBlock Operator
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