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 2237471 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238855 epoch_slot_no: 14055 block_no: 2237366 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-02-24 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf32d3c22a66cf44f6970d7b82ae8bf3b0a9dad0cd8937f37f5ef36cf1876ac7Block Operator
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