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 2240676 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2242060 epoch_slot_no: 17260 block_no: 2240571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-24 21:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7efaa40966219502714407b77aeebfbdcf3b6546e6720ac898679095da3652a9Block Operator
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