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 2235081 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2236465 epoch_slot_no: 11665 block_no: 2234976 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1711 time: 2019-02-23 14:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x422b211b6b2a894337e317cdb58913deb40e80eb66cdcfe54a2e8a7b10cd1fa0Block Operator
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