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 2234499 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2235883 epoch_slot_no: 11083 block_no: 2234394 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-23 11:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33906cc37681469d7652476276e51d070ec8529cec0fe2c51bc43b0660fe7bd9Block Operator
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