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 2235559 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2236943 epoch_slot_no: 12143 block_no: 2235454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1251 time: 2019-02-23 17:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c69121db808fa27ca848828d09d3ef6ae9eb3a20cdcb9d6a0b920007b224eb4Block Operator
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