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 2242833 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244217 epoch_slot_no: 19417 block_no: 2242728 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2818 time: 2019-02-25 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x833d30e0c40ef3034e9bf1e0888771be6a47771faca65afd4dc417adf200cefbBlock Operator
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