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 2235025 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236409 epoch_slot_no: 11609 block_no: 2234920 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2019-02-23 14:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7a83b5a1427d109ebd20c35377965d33037ec97b015509189e8b32c33d8c02bBlock Operator
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