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 2236453 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237837 epoch_slot_no: 13037 block_no: 2236348 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-23 22:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x207cf842e36bbce7752b9810c2bc12961afe03fc7093423c15d21ce0a1c9d782Block Operator
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