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 2241114 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2242498 epoch_slot_no: 17698 block_no: 2241009 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-25 00:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd566c7caa5273d303e2d57c7524559be01f56e63b7eb98369f32a319f651af83Block Operator
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