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 2236973 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238357 epoch_slot_no: 13557 block_no: 2236868 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-24 01:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75265cc38a651b2c7d74ede0b79fbb78b0ace5cb47101716d2041786b2ac0aeaBlock Operator
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