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 2234908 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236292 epoch_slot_no: 11492 block_no: 2234803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-02-23 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd458ad4e1a2dff75c1d3f37704ba505405b12bdd28ed13a547c7467c87ff6a5Block Operator
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