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 2232965 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2234349 epoch_slot_no: 9549 block_no: 2232860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1727 time: 2019-02-23 02:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa452c49ddcb39a4eb252f8ab92bfbe674a4d4fe985a2740c9a6ce7fa4b77d17Block Operator
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