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 2234053 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2235437 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 2233948 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-02-23 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f93996b2f2402d3b25ff3778ca9d66e45557b565c5a7e408658968a26d9afb3Block Operator
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