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 2241789 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2243173 epoch_slot_no: 18373 block_no: 2241684 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-25 03:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02bf7ca2ec834360523249ca4b3e41537cd14845b0360e0c5fec3f4c19db4844Block Operator
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