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 2240570 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241954 epoch_slot_no: 17154 block_no: 2240465 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1505 time: 2019-02-24 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5375ba210ce885638abbb62f12ff2aa5ae6207885b675ef9951854aa39b6b065Block Operator
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