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 2235391 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236775 epoch_slot_no: 11975 block_no: 2235286 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1079 time: 2019-02-23 16:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd25809d82e08a3a9408a410a4ebd2c222b5b31bee81383759346fbb5f45ecea6Block Operator
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