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 2237982 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2239366 epoch_slot_no: 14566 block_no: 2237877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-02-24 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd94ac584d469261cc0c103787826af7d77246da678d5026e14a275ff141ba54eBlock Operator
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