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 2242517 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2243901 epoch_slot_no: 19101 block_no: 2242412 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-25 07:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b2a10b026ef9fc1e531510b7e8b944a6725101fc4d5a0aca94422c14606782dBlock Operator
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