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 2239371 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2240755 epoch_slot_no: 15955 block_no: 2239266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2829 time: 2019-02-24 14:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4609138e819cfc68887955a4c5ac45423f4f05a9c967be8380d10209dd4bf486Block Operator
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