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 2238678 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2240062 epoch_slot_no: 15262 block_no: 2238573 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2019-02-24 10:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8295f496cccc2200c1c888fc28b8e7ac3fb088e735dbbb4e12bbf8706db3f149Block Operator
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