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 2234767 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2236151 epoch_slot_no: 11351 block_no: 2234662 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2822 time: 2019-02-23 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20b4cd6875589d36e5a5f370a809fcb4a87e87576969e079281a5ae4a360133cBlock Operator
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