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 2234675 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236059 epoch_slot_no: 11259 block_no: 2234570 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-23 12:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdce937e3dd26290f7f6984682ada4497a2e4e90bd8bd76a7e504e811eb4e4b33Block Operator
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