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 2239927 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241311 epoch_slot_no: 16511 block_no: 2239822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1611 time: 2019-02-24 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7a77183cd061b03c0c36fe6796be4b7f758a2988c743b10ed59eb32d7cc7885Block Operator
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