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 2237164 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238548 epoch_slot_no: 13748 block_no: 2237059 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-24 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ad25a7863be1547686859058bf3d556d81d85a81ba61a4850397e40c024f9d5Block Operator
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