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 2240615 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2241999 epoch_slot_no: 17199 block_no: 2240510 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-24 21:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95c59e95ea8d67ea265b8740b971850fe917d16e8350b05bd5e718f0b1a47543Block Operator
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