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 2239760 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241144 epoch_slot_no: 16344 block_no: 2239655 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1126 time: 2019-02-24 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0b85ace08b0f1b2412ecb179b78edf1e9eab2467b1c6a19de8c02528c5775efBlock Operator
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