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 2236887 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238271 epoch_slot_no: 13471 block_no: 2236782 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-02-24 00:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2210bbbc4a82047ddfbecfe4f796d19e8379f65c2bf9294712398a7b87381a9fBlock Operator
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