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 2243031 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244415 epoch_slot_no: 19615 block_no: 2242926 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1926 time: 2019-02-25 10:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f30febe466ab60a85b989fd5dd491398c537e6e8b5a8f42eaffc92f0b29c932Block Operator
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