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 2241260 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2242644 epoch_slot_no: 17844 block_no: 2241155 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-25 00:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc60687da886afeb280de1a33cf124e9aeaceffa84704fbf4b79a38c775743076Block Operator
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