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 2240789 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2242173 epoch_slot_no: 17373 block_no: 2240684 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1753 time: 2019-02-24 22:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x376b6035c26da42f9cc8f9d98900adeba014b1a32a28fd192cd0c1e4bd4919c7Block Operator
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