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 2234737 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2236121 epoch_slot_no: 11321 block_no: 2234632 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1892 time: 2019-02-23 12:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc18bb0957811029511c0d1defaac6b3ad7b6b54d5f5854971b6f64afa002991bBlock Operator
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