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 2243427 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2244811 epoch_slot_no: 20011 block_no: 2243322 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2915 time: 2019-02-25 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f4e25b76936caf7196a43bbae877d5acfc4085441f12a1c9ad0d88ec6054fffBlock Operator
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