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 2234732 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236116 epoch_slot_no: 11316 block_no: 2234627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-23 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2225780f770529dcfdd87119de16afe16c94c5d6e92b94674f4e50b71bca5ecdBlock Operator
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