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 2235022 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236406 epoch_slot_no: 11606 block_no: 2234917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-02-23 14:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41cafd00d9a11910da2d2a890af5aa043954c387f43c3ecc7d807a74b697341aBlock Operator
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