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 2233145 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2234529 epoch_slot_no: 9729 block_no: 2233040 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1896 time: 2019-02-23 03:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91c9874bccb385f1ffbd19a321a6bbddb33dd50da81f74995fe0b298c06806f0Block Operator
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