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 2242538 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2243922 epoch_slot_no: 19122 block_no: 2242433 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-02-25 07:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fac30d726acb3a130598391cc8f99d7beef7ce7de1a557cf23d9b064cbd65cdBlock Operator
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