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 2237001 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238385 epoch_slot_no: 13585 block_no: 2236896 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-02-24 01:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecec103ed52415a92c45828debe08dcefde6723ec6254dc196c65953cf827a78Block Operator
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