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 229244 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 229264 epoch_slot_no: 13264 block_no: 229232 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2068 time: 2017-11-15 23:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe117cbb4927981c0773abb3e57899f533bd04fd60e843a6ca88f1a111a3ae804Block Operator
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