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 2243411 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244795 epoch_slot_no: 19995 block_no: 2243306 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-02-25 12:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca3a0bff8fd409fa6ba6df5e8f249751107f075194cc56e889dc28916cb06b51Block Operator
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