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 2236828 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238212 epoch_slot_no: 13412 block_no: 2236723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-24 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3e50a899b03f18e5a8e85473d74fcadf98366539aca0f43cf847659af8e295aBlock Operator
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