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 2243153 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244537 epoch_slot_no: 19737 block_no: 2243048 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-02-25 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fddbb9f078fbc0c9f2fa41340c48ee687d865cebf9ffcf3ec6f5fc514d529c6Block Operator
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