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 2236195 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237579 epoch_slot_no: 12779 block_no: 2236090 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1284 time: 2019-02-23 20:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cb6d122054a4a143a8d49e7cb319f20468b6e2c04758c9ee765ecdb5e38d8a0Block Operator
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