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 2240865 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2242249 epoch_slot_no: 17449 block_no: 2240760 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-24 22:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf43b1e01c0202d5035d3c3c5fc48f45b34febf609ed58d1be0f9d544fe8a2c75Block Operator
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