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 2240514 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2241898 epoch_slot_no: 17098 block_no: 2240409 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1487 time: 2019-02-24 20:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69e2e6619fb056de83de3b1d5d3b06500baf3e0c69c33b45f3824120da365a29Block Operator
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