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 2235958 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237342 epoch_slot_no: 12542 block_no: 2235853 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1128 time: 2019-02-23 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff89cca609e04a0b4daab60a08b0b65e915faa7fb0c38702af92fc52d9000b45Block Operator
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