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 2235739 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237123 epoch_slot_no: 12323 block_no: 2235634 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-23 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a7ea2b74797596e4b5d1b1ce7efc70c7f10c6bd0f3ed7e9f9fedbbfb3e7a697Block Operator
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