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 2238483 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2239867 epoch_slot_no: 15067 block_no: 2238378 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1783 time: 2019-02-24 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde3bb68dd9768ba2d086178f54d14cd67adcba5d160685335e639869b6bc29d4Block Operator
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