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 2233081 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2234465 epoch_slot_no: 9665 block_no: 2232976 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2019-02-23 03:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee9dd745d7881e1c87120fb3b99e4a30f72320e51711c915e3d6cf0d31935f57Block Operator
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