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 2238934 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2240318 epoch_slot_no: 15518 block_no: 2238829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1044 time: 2019-02-24 11:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab734d38e3672a77bd19b4027ba0408987e35bf6c1a1f1ca464bbc1f34af808bBlock Operator
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