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 2234146 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2235530 epoch_slot_no: 10730 block_no: 2234041 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-23 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4732afb217606fad8baf5d6023e72532c43baa62bb95789a98987682a9125eb4Block Operator
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