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 232931 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 232951 epoch_slot_no: 16951 block_no: 232919 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-16 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb94e8fdba370befffd96b601feb73ed5da0c4afeeca9f67da33f6083781f7bfeBlock Operator
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