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 2239916 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2241300 epoch_slot_no: 16500 block_no: 2239811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1706 time: 2019-02-24 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa74da6240367ab8e5c6d63a5d8c91797b7fef93d2c7728c391a5b1e55f6bc9a7Block Operator
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