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 2236823 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2238207 epoch_slot_no: 13407 block_no: 2236718 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1799 time: 2019-02-24 00:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf835e297144591fb53ef18ba32eb2c8c5c31a2016bc42b7a7fa0b3332e5e8f2Block Operator
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