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 2233345 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2234729 epoch_slot_no: 9929 block_no: 2233240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 944 time: 2019-02-23 04:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d173a93128a5bc62d968f81e31ff30f96f603a64e64a0ea3c76818f34e6c387Block Operator
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