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 2236486 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237870 epoch_slot_no: 13070 block_no: 2236381 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-23 22:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1723bd2f2eaafdb93f8a5ca8fec31595dfe1482a2aa2d37010aaf1ed4c68d41eBlock Operator
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