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 2240427 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241811 epoch_slot_no: 17011 block_no: 2240322 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2019-02-24 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde50de538794e1fa14f33b4b80a7b9d8ce6ba4e5c7e10c374be1bdd27dacccc7Block Operator
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