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 2239820 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241204 epoch_slot_no: 16404 block_no: 2239715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4348 time: 2019-02-24 16:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1c0d3d137f1474cfeac5f60de936b7efb48eed70b54c43472162c7b5599d3cdBlock Operator
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