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 2235692 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237076 epoch_slot_no: 12276 block_no: 2235587 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1157 time: 2019-02-23 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61f41c60a864fbf8f40290f8a8a7e865357cf8cca0a0a07bf5551067b1208a15Block Operator
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