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 2232982 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2234366 epoch_slot_no: 9566 block_no: 2232877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1867 time: 2019-02-23 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe5b609e7320a639e91fbddb52da2e9ea3d6278a159c43a472348bb5b2e2ac8fBlock Operator
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