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 2237458 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2238842 epoch_slot_no: 14042 block_no: 2237353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2287 time: 2019-02-24 03:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ee86af2c44e75d79dc9b984f9e51eac196ab2d4371eafefb2c0b857307d8b81Block Operator
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