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 2237503 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2238887 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 2237398 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-24 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9da9ad46e414025455f23fd5c0e4b6c346a14c0a79ff31b828e0709c1c789cd2Block Operator
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