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 2238524 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2239908 epoch_slot_no: 15108 block_no: 2238419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-02-24 09:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89d2451450fa8ea2fc7650969e20bf072452a458c939b651f43dbcf28e0d6f98Block Operator
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