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 2238900 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2240284 epoch_slot_no: 15484 block_no: 2238795 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1163 time: 2019-02-24 11:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa75f7aaf97a17566556690eb4cd59a2d9b18abe3f10bc62a35253889ae2bd942Block Operator
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