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 2240028 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241412 epoch_slot_no: 16612 block_no: 2239923 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1216 time: 2019-02-24 18:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x846a786eb614650e2db884f97f4d0ccc549f63b066ceaa7c986335fdc49b9c34Block Operator
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