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 2236362 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2237746 epoch_slot_no: 12946 block_no: 2236257 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1981 time: 2019-02-23 21:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4a6ed3a9d9970d5e7d6bc238cc7cb28ee68c9accd124d1da76fb7744cf06ab5Block Operator
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