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 2235685 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237069 epoch_slot_no: 12269 block_no: 2235580 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2019-02-23 17:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc12139563553d3ca6f7aa9c8f045c593634bb992364a018e62e8ba007968f8b4Block Operator
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