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 2234524 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2235908 epoch_slot_no: 11108 block_no: 2234419 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-02-23 11:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d83e301380885580458fe66770d37c1f2d09f621a8064213147e4cffee2c6caBlock Operator
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