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 2240169 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241553 epoch_slot_no: 16753 block_no: 2240064 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-24 18:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7780e41d697682c903a3e0ff33c6a86afa0d1dd82239d8517c28567e2b0e318Block Operator
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