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 2240814 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2242198 epoch_slot_no: 17398 block_no: 2240709 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1355 time: 2019-02-24 22:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89e26a848b96061ca2137c5aeecfca99b9003e230fb2f6008240987406e938b3Block Operator
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