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 2243473 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244857 epoch_slot_no: 20057 block_no: 2243368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 956 time: 2019-02-25 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56aab910b84904298213650e64c1e88236ee5883135b2955d9cd4a05495fa3c2Block Operator
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