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 2238500 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2239884 epoch_slot_no: 15084 block_no: 2238395 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1331 time: 2019-02-24 09:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae635bbe4b967db7e3ca9ad7279068eca43145bdb24a7327ded3a6a60b5bc9b4Block Operator
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