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 2237216 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238600 epoch_slot_no: 13800 block_no: 2237111 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-02-24 02:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x378ea5c77ca61fddcefb3bdf14e0a72df3deac8013a12d4737ceeea11d38a453Block Operator
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