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 2235912 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237296 epoch_slot_no: 12496 block_no: 2235807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-23 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90312f2f24cc3fd9ac7fae6ebb91a14db3513c432a349f06084cb9776221207dBlock Operator
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