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 2242266 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2243650 epoch_slot_no: 18850 block_no: 2242161 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5056 time: 2019-02-25 06:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd848af77bc86c4a2ee7b56d644626ae33b33670aac62a134388be561016d7769Block Operator
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