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 2239427 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2240811 epoch_slot_no: 16011 block_no: 2239322 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2019-02-24 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x916badcd9b6399b1149982ac27d8f9fe74c45528b5eb8522f6159ecefaa2516cBlock Operator
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