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 2242327 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2243711 epoch_slot_no: 18911 block_no: 2242222 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3542 time: 2019-02-25 06:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x907dfaf249004c3e9525b55c5866b9327f166fe304c0a6a18b4d0e76e8953f0dBlock Operator
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