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 2240321 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241705 epoch_slot_no: 16905 block_no: 2240216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-02-24 19:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x444149189fb3f0b74c5e23a872e7d1acd7b8439156674b09c3a47eac94452949Block Operator
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