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 2237497 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2238881 epoch_slot_no: 14081 block_no: 2237392 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3510 time: 2019-02-24 03:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x363254713ed6092b494aca2f39d458c64d0d44dfcc8dcded2a9d986ab5141a5aBlock Operator
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