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 2236951 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238335 epoch_slot_no: 13535 block_no: 2236846 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-24 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x219d694071fd9f96925c2d1cf0fe4ddca5209711730a8a2b80dc90ca7701e4cbBlock Operator
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