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 2235542 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236926 epoch_slot_no: 12126 block_no: 2235437 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-23 17:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x237c08e9b137828ebbd2b105b827cd6183647d5a383926d91bcd38549bc52ea1Block Operator
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