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 2235726 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237110 epoch_slot_no: 12310 block_no: 2235621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1132 time: 2019-02-23 18:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x914da0661791c8dffde3e33d7a5f8c6718c699d60cd1ba24c9b0277c292b1697Block Operator
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