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 2239676 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241060 epoch_slot_no: 16260 block_no: 2239571 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-24 16:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x926dfa3683a171cdc8503821336bebda70bca9a33c714a739d23a15e8e09a45bBlock Operator
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