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 2239638 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2241022 epoch_slot_no: 16222 block_no: 2239533 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2253 time: 2019-02-24 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a64858205ebd4c1f605a5f6f411b7a6e1162eba48bad7db1eaf23f95ad27727Block Operator
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