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 2235664 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2237048 epoch_slot_no: 12248 block_no: 2235559 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1502 time: 2019-02-23 17:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3096d50642b9c8e871e68e52f1a65a0543b70290e7b0abf24c626a2b6ae3457cBlock Operator
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