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 2233563 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2234947 epoch_slot_no: 10147 block_no: 2233458 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-23 06:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74dad545d15ed76ac7a9ca22f15c7ec711d709fe197465862b8cc5a7177921e5Block Operator
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