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 2236463 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237847 epoch_slot_no: 13047 block_no: 2236358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1544 time: 2019-02-23 22:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9568a6c92979dccd84470c5633fd907a0d8e6457e3f52819bed0e37d74146072Block Operator
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