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 2243054 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2244438 epoch_slot_no: 19638 block_no: 2242949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1659 time: 2019-02-25 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fc857d9ce8e0563dab92cabc207396d4b7ee21ddc9fe72c6cd0278f58bb4b30Block Operator
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