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 2239081 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2240465 epoch_slot_no: 15665 block_no: 2238976 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-02-24 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86c60b971999e9322300bf26fd5097aaf342a3a367b9d9e2955ea905e700f105Block Operator
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