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 2237914 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2239298 epoch_slot_no: 14498 block_no: 2237809 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1216 time: 2019-02-24 06:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfac59e2193b1f42fbc77ae0927816c3ef56c72aae68e6773239cfff5a1d8269bBlock Operator
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