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 2240065 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241449 epoch_slot_no: 16649 block_no: 2239960 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2624 time: 2019-02-24 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd76fbdb7f98803f1a348da9c177109509b72433904bf7f4a25c627fde015a4beBlock Operator
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