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 2234634 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236018 epoch_slot_no: 11218 block_no: 2234529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2019-02-23 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5be3b93a20cf430f791b663eed8f4626f540529dc7ef4418963b5af741cf240Block Operator
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