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 2240896 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2242280 epoch_slot_no: 17480 block_no: 2240791 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2019-02-24 22:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37b30662b73a72ec6a6dbe25c0b4e1d1f7a837088ace2b76514dc945504b0607Block Operator
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