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 2243362 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244746 epoch_slot_no: 19946 block_no: 2243257 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-25 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bf38f55a1f9b3c14ffa161571c46147240b68c9e1e754e193ef92e66be3f764Block Operator
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