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 2238833 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2240217 epoch_slot_no: 15417 block_no: 2238728 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1873 time: 2019-02-24 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49dce8f2c176067f53249d9e0a92b886ca5b21aca90ebb21d27a89a4eb6f7f37Block Operator
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