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 2234523 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2235907 epoch_slot_no: 11107 block_no: 2234418 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-23 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea36c5765897caa5775cc7ab914e84f8f80eee2d6b962dedf4dbe4288964ed4aBlock Operator
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