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 2241991 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2243375 epoch_slot_no: 18575 block_no: 2241886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1564 time: 2019-02-25 04:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22a6b8c4b803e7a858f387dc64398c7f13985fbbdf905ca30487687e628ca7c9Block Operator
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