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 2235922 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237306 epoch_slot_no: 12506 block_no: 2235817 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1075 time: 2019-02-23 19:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x291ae92ad4be6864abc21fd2211f835352962f5c83b300dfcb1966b8fb6581fbBlock Operator
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