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 2237121 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2238505 epoch_slot_no: 13705 block_no: 2237016 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1710 time: 2019-02-24 01:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39323dc89b2930e39edfeb1f46bbd66c24bcc14713090cbfdd702e325cc107dbBlock Operator
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