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 228841 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 228861 epoch_slot_no: 12861 block_no: 228829 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1021 time: 2017-11-15 21:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ebf7a3beddf69034be3739b471ad4e64a36d64566e13b9be765bab3d3b8f970Block Operator
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