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 2238116 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2239500 epoch_slot_no: 14700 block_no: 2238011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1097 time: 2019-02-24 07:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bef8a310519cf221407b097807cfdc71b195671fa30b0a9bc0e5fb3fb020e52Block Operator
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