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 2234854 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236238 epoch_slot_no: 11438 block_no: 2234749 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2019-02-23 13:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2dcbfec30b184b1755041822e0f7b51babc7d228c69513b996153b656d787f3Block Operator
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