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 2239829 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2241213 epoch_slot_no: 16413 block_no: 2239724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2019-02-24 16:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa87ffff9edd4b0a48ac32772c8cf54e82368284174eaca76326dbb1ce0731021Block Operator
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