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 2232815 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2234199 epoch_slot_no: 9399 block_no: 2232710 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1247 time: 2019-02-23 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18327682ef352409b3a979dbb677c6fefe0507777b8f7dcd8f30ffed8d8d65cfBlock Operator
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