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 2235701 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237085 epoch_slot_no: 12285 block_no: 2235596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-23 17:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb6b0074f2c865e74f4a598295c0257f6c3182892f408e4f6fcbc1b1f40aabceBlock Operator
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