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 2242985 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244369 epoch_slot_no: 19569 block_no: 2242880 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-02-25 10:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x385df4976ce620b304d4b0fe2b496206352658c30ea01361f2e44b6404ba40beBlock Operator
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