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 2239506 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2240890 epoch_slot_no: 16090 block_no: 2239401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1585 time: 2019-02-24 15:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe66ed236e2a80ffe5edada820058703df3318750e9d64d1f11b1dfaf5d57d8f2Block Operator
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