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 2242772 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244156 epoch_slot_no: 19356 block_no: 2242667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2275 time: 2019-02-25 09:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc83f4eddf5c039de6579e15fa9bec7c10da0f758a0fc784154ca9ef1d143b9fBlock Operator
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