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 2242778 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2244162 epoch_slot_no: 19362 block_no: 2242673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1926 time: 2019-02-25 09:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e695f83b33b085ca267ab3b909735b4e21bba19f7b34137949f9659604f01baBlock Operator
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