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 2243322 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2244706 epoch_slot_no: 19906 block_no: 2243217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1712 time: 2019-02-25 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x490dbd612f6fef792063a37849aaf2ba451228bbe0896c07d17841fb7bb70bc2Block Operator
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