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 2243351 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244735 epoch_slot_no: 19935 block_no: 2243246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1371 time: 2019-02-25 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f87dbfdb8bf20e1b5b633e3df716e0f04c82f02f4e3c3d189fe199844f3b577Block Operator
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