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 2242607 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2243991 epoch_slot_no: 19191 block_no: 2242502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2056 time: 2019-02-25 08:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc039ee8a5d789e0174f271a76aadfbe87c7646749bc9e8fda07a48e96eded92cBlock Operator
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