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 2233196 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2234580 epoch_slot_no: 9780 block_no: 2233091 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2019-02-23 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9f6ada6823ffa384e468b8bdb013716f65403a18d8b605a68933618f9926095Block Operator
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