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 2241397 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2242781 epoch_slot_no: 17981 block_no: 2241292 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1218 time: 2019-02-25 01:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x331e1d36c559aad1e237134a2e972f96d76834dfa66a4a9f718b9d0474e33084Block Operator
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