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 2241729 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2243113 epoch_slot_no: 18313 block_no: 2241624 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1846 time: 2019-02-25 03:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6799b3a0ee3dd931b8c6e576afb60539f99534dd6cad82a6e62b7ed619ad7adfBlock Operator
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