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 2239681 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241065 epoch_slot_no: 16265 block_no: 2239576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-24 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e0365b6ac7d38cd4057e9339b1641a8b0f7e8092869f494d9c3be92e44ae739Block Operator
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