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 2242189 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2243573 epoch_slot_no: 18773 block_no: 2242084 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2107 time: 2019-02-25 06:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebe7e5c31b256062a10ba3b51ab61b0fc08862141baa2766d25b2540b05e5391Block Operator
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