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 2242920 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244304 epoch_slot_no: 19504 block_no: 2242815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-02-25 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1690bd10324b7ca354d26597d3f5c771716f504255d6eb949be4e6c786a5a1cfBlock Operator
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