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 2241727 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2243111 epoch_slot_no: 18311 block_no: 2241622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2019-02-25 03:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2ad06baccf352b85c5b494df057b5a92256b48428ca938b986ca7cb348edad2Block Operator
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