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 2232995 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2234379 epoch_slot_no: 9579 block_no: 2232890 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 940 time: 2019-02-23 02:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb15171f7cdd191e194f9424cc154fe99c262afbe309cf45d5df0beed9c68e066Block Operator
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