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 2243320 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244704 epoch_slot_no: 19904 block_no: 2243215 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2406 time: 2019-02-25 12:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x417e300b87dcfed073046994a08a522aa1727e276d3a5aed86d078438d246dcaBlock Operator
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