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 2238946 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2240330 epoch_slot_no: 15530 block_no: 2238841 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-02-24 12:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7255297da948de6274439f27e4428e5eab8554e43fe402bcc6a65d266445da8Block Operator
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