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 2238584 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2239968 epoch_slot_no: 15168 block_no: 2238479 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1015 time: 2019-02-24 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63c8b8ee0a72c844bb2a245fa7227aef897785eb4b34e44f92e3d903304b4a0bBlock Operator
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