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 2232905 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2234289 epoch_slot_no: 9489 block_no: 2232800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-23 02:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45bf6e05b95d872929129f8bd2b06692d5b9c667a37c03c40d07a0d5cf3a18d2Block Operator
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