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 2235525 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236909 epoch_slot_no: 12109 block_no: 2235420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1157 time: 2019-02-23 17:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14d4ccfff348be049d40d8573eb6f1aa19e9426030cc747e8a7f0570adc6d498Block Operator
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