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 2242558 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2243942 epoch_slot_no: 19142 block_no: 2242453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7877 time: 2019-02-25 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54c91f141860c2483b5199ccc5c6bad23052112c9694f32929fe31c2c87e1dd4Block Operator
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