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 2239997 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241381 epoch_slot_no: 16581 block_no: 2239892 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-02-24 17:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c4244593a1de38239d7b422174bd3fa63d9524a17da2789f64fddfffa94076eBlock Operator
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