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 2243085 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244469 epoch_slot_no: 19669 block_no: 2242980 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-25 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x968daf987088d460dec7d307ace8dd4e9b26884c6480d8a6b5c0a2ff6aaf6f65Block Operator
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