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 2236479 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237863 epoch_slot_no: 13063 block_no: 2236374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-02-23 22:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe098026d6c985b0f2079f3bafd70a923c1507d621c0de3bf375802b89f4fd4bbBlock Operator
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