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 2242451 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2243835 epoch_slot_no: 19035 block_no: 2242346 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1839 time: 2019-02-25 07:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0393fdd0f0d4609ee14417d4e6a10988a61f5a5302440963ed710891cfaa52dcBlock Operator
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