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 2235307 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236691 epoch_slot_no: 11891 block_no: 2235202 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1280 time: 2019-02-23 15:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fb1cfa6e38ef221b7d813b05141b89014dbd768512a5dfd0f5e0dd42a3c2d7dBlock Operator
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