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 223299 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 223319 epoch_slot_no: 7319 block_no: 223287 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-14 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd52e3a50f4d65cec476336810ce2ae3bf1191cc148da8f19af8495697fb81fd0Block Operator
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