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 2232735 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2234119 epoch_slot_no: 9319 block_no: 2232630 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1473 time: 2019-02-23 01:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4eb3cb348d25915af4212840b8eab1ec4b8834c6c181e010de9104d2ff4ae2c4Block Operator
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