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 2241368 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2242752 epoch_slot_no: 17952 block_no: 2241263 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-25 01:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f5c63718bbc4f1e4461a83ea33b8074893e14444418143b157155123fae2667Block Operator
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