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 2240277 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241661 epoch_slot_no: 16861 block_no: 2240172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2019-02-24 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe76291a7f8697a367b3f271994d7701767651d2e07c0542296d4c78acecf5ef4Block Operator
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