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 2242311 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2243695 epoch_slot_no: 18895 block_no: 2242206 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2266 time: 2019-02-25 06:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a697b6c6575968d65254b6cd895dc18d540f5cde21b90418999fbd705768ffbBlock Operator
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