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 2235819 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2237203 epoch_slot_no: 12403 block_no: 2235714 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2019-02-23 18:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfabeaaa0690d6c8630984f8898f2a473516d3df0aa119d914dd1db02b5d2497Block Operator
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