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 2234944 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2236328 epoch_slot_no: 11528 block_no: 2234839 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-02-23 13:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x406ddaa5f9572fbb8e91793c5869633d089ca7c6e7051297c34ef744b92df1faBlock Operator
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