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 2238917 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2240301 epoch_slot_no: 15501 block_no: 2238812 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1163 time: 2019-02-24 11:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2819c34f9eaded6b2b1a2f9055950b06370b81155915903829e9c8c91744fd3aBlock Operator
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